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KO03 EKT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,766 mi
Last recorded203,766 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 EKT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 203,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 193,057 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 193,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 183,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 176,249 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 162,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 161,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 147,331 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 147,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 130,802 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 130,802 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,998 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 113,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 66,847 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 66,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,376 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,286 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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KO03 EKT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KO03 EKT, 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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KO03 EKT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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