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KX03 EJV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,924 mi
Last recorded122,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 EJV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,319 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding but secure at time of test

Slight rumble from offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 110,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding but secure at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,618 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,139 miles

N/S/F HEADLIGHT LENSE DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 9 Mar 2015 89,139 miles

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

N/S/F HEADLIGHT LENSE DETERIOATED

O/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,172 miles

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW + WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,605 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,974 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILNCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,728 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,962 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,256 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 EJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJV, 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 KX03 EJV registered?

KX03 EJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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