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KX03 EJL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,340 mi
Last recorded168,340 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 EJL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 168,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 157,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 151,653 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 140,651 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 140,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Apr 2016 133,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,640 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 124,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 116,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,026 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 100,458 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 91,988 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 83,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 61,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 48,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,113 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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KX03 EJL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KX03 EJL, 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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KX03 EJL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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