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KE03 NZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,805 mi
Last recorded117,805 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 NZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,058 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 108,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,767 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,328 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Mar 2016 95,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,604 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

heatshield loose

Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,353 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

heatshield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,262 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2013 75,262 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

the o/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,710 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 45,131 miles

Nearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,131 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 37,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,168 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 33,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,852 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,629 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 NZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NZF, 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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What year was KE03 NZF registered?

KE03 NZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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