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KE03 OXJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,316 mi
Last recorded46,316 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 OXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 46,316 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 44,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 41,666 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 41,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 39,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,459 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 32,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 27,758 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 24,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,707 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 22,500 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle OS NS REAR (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 22,688 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,649 miles

both rear doors sticking

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 22,649 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear doors sticking

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,414 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 19,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,398 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 18,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,353 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 OXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

KE03 OXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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