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KE03 NZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

46,012 mi
Last recorded46,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 NZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 46,012 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 45,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 42,663 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Pass 8 Feb 2024 38,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 33,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 29,483 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 26,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 26,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 25,641 miles

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

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

sight play in front axle bushes

Pass 8 May 2014 24,468 miles

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

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

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

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 3 May 2013 22,894 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Fail 3 May 2013 22,894 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 20,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,929 miles

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Fail 4 May 2011 19,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 4 May 2011 19,127 miles

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

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 7 May 2010 17,097 miles

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 6 May 2009 14,469 miles

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 7 May 2008 12,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,519 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,378 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 NZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

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

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