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KE03 NDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,858 mi
Last recorded90,858 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 NDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear silencer box deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2023 90,858 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDER LINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine light on but vehicle before 01 july 2003

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2022 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDER LINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine light on but vehicle before 01 july 2003

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,752 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 79,646 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,542 miles

Mil Light on not Fail as before 01 07 2003

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition.

Slight blow on front flexi

Fail 9 Jul 2020 76,542 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Mil Light on not Fail as before 01 07 2003

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition.

Slight blow on front flexi

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2018 66,122 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,375 miles

Rear exhaust box has deterioration

Fail 19 Jun 2017 60,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,113 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing

Engine covers and under shields fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,134 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 47,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,322 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2013 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,055 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 38,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 34,092 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,907 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,634 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2007 15,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 12,816 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 NDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NDV, 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 NDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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