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KE03 UKX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,842 mi
Last recorded179,842 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 179,842 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights deteriated (1.7.5a)

o/s/f wing and bumper damage

rear exhaust box deteriated but not leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2016 163,824 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 150,193 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

rear brake discs partly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 135,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is badly corroded

head lights focus is poor

panel damage

wheel trims are missing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 125,044 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 125,044 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 115,928 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 115,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 105,375 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 105,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside 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)

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 15 Dec 2010 93,080 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,312 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre wear is uneven

Fail 4 Dec 2009 80,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 66,999 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,044 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,150 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 UKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

KE03 UKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is KE03 UKX safe to buy?

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