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KE03 OVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,818 mi
Last recorded121,818 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 121,818 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 121,818 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,505 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 88,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

both rear tyres low on tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,912 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

both rear tyres low on tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 May 2011 79,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 79,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,549 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 70,545 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 May 2009 57,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 57,292 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 42,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 13 May 2008 42,350 miles

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 15 May 2007 24,669 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 24,669 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 11 May 2006 8,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 6,862 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 OVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

KE03 OVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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