CarVerify

Free Car Check

KE03 OUW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

197,795 mi
Last recorded197,795 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 OUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 197,795 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective far rear back box exhaust hanger is detached, but system is still safe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 197,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers not clearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both head lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective far rear back box exhaust hanger is detached, but system is still safe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 195,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 193,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust system still secure

Fail 9 Oct 2023 193,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust system still secure

Pass 15 Oct 2022 192,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 192,378 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 191,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 191,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps require polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 189,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2019 185,200 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

rear seatbelts not checked due to childseats being fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 185,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

rear seatbelts not checked due to childseats being fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 179,133 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 173,166 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 173,166 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 166,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 166,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 151,107 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 21 May 2014 136,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 136,329 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 22 May 2013 122,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Fail 22 May 2013 122,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in nearside steering arm inner joint

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 108,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 108,513 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 93,690 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 93,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 84,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2010 84,114 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,852 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s.rear brake binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,677 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,suspect "toe out"too great.

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)

Pass 17 May 2007 51,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,907 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 41,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KE03 OUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 OUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KE03 OUW?

You can check the full history of KE03 OUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KE03 OUW registered?

KE03 OUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is KE03 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 OUW shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KE03 OUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KE03 OUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.