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KJ03 AOE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,707 mi
Last recorded117,707 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 AOE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 117,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,464 miles

engine managment light on

poor pattern on headlamps

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,713 miles

different size tyre`s front to rear

Fail 22 Sep 2018 94,713 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

different size tyre`s front to rear

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,364 miles

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

Rear both rear tyre tread out of shape.

poor patern on both headlights.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,639 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Fail 21 Sep 2016 66,639 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)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,069 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 61,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 53,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,730 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 41,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 32,553 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 32,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake binding

o/s & n/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

wheel tracking requires adjustment

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,363 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,676 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,390 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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KJ03 AOE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KJ03 AOE, 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 KJ03 AOE registered?

KJ03 AOE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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