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KE03 ONP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

246,226 mi
Last recorded246,226 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 ONP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 246,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 246,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2016 229,375 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 229,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (82H) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 216,221 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 216,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 195,854 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2014 195,849 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front 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

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

centre exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside rear shock absorber foam insulator detached

offside rear shock absorber foam insulator detached

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 177,383 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 177,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 157,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear washers inop/no water to windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2011 133,026 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

rear box / silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 26 Jul 2011 133,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

rear box / silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 15 Jul 2010 110,741 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

n/s/r and o/s/r shocker top plastic cover droped off

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2010 110,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres raised/step edges

front number plate damaged

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing down on inner edge of tread

n/s/r and o/s/r shocker top plastic cover droped off

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 87,452 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread(recommend tyre)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2009 87,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread(recommend tyre)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,248 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch plastic cover split

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,756 miles

fluctuation of braking effort on both front brakes.

n/s/r tyre wear low.

Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,829 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 ONP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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