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KE03 OWR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,317 mi
Last recorded202,317 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 OWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 202,317 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 202,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 187,902 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2024 187,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2023 173,683 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Dec 2023 173,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Dec 2022 163,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 159,857 miles

REAR SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Pass 16 Dec 2020 157,817 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS

Fail 11 Dec 2020 157,789 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 156,000 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 154,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 154,259 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 154,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2017 152,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 150,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 148,374 miles

corrosion around front exhaust flexy pipe.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 146,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 134,420 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 134,420 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 118,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 103,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,579 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 77,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,796 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,490 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 49,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,504 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 20,985 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 OWR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

KE03 OWR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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