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KW03 UHM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,611 mi
Last recorded82,611 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 UHM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 82,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 82,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine power control light on

temperature light on and cooling fan jammed

Pass 22 May 2019 55,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 22 May 2018 51,966 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front shock absorber legs in poor condition rusty (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casting very rusty (2.7.2a)

both front lower suspension bushes have been fitted incorrectly

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outter edges close to lagal limit 1.6mm also side walls are cracking and perishing between tread pattern

rear silencer outter skin in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 9 May 2018 51,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexible brake hose clip missing (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot insurcure (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front shock absorber legs in poor condition rusty (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casting very rusty (2.7.2a)

both front lower suspension bushes have been fitted incorrectly

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outter edges close to lagal limit 1.6mm also side walls are cracking and perishing between tread pattern

rear silencer outter skin in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 6 Apr 2018 51,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,957 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,731 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 26,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,493 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,530 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 23,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 21,396 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,236 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,214 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 16,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,854 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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KW03 UHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KW03 UHM, 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 KW03 UHM registered?

KW03 UHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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