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KE03 KBJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

50,014 mi
Last recorded50,014 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 KBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 50,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 50,010 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,290 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front dashboard cluster EML not illuminated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front dashboard cluster EML not illuminated

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,271 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 48,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,572 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,299 miles

FRONT BRAKES SQUEAKY

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2018 42,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2017 40,762 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Apr 2017 40,753 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,333 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 38,333 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,575 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 36,570 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,416 miles

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 34,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,265 miles

front suspension creaking

Fail 25 Apr 2012 30,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front suspension creaking

Pass 29 Apr 2011 28,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 24,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,174 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 23,158 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,852 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/R DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN

Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,745 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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KE03 KBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE03 KBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE03 KBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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