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KX03 EKL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,309 mi
Last recorded69,309 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 EKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,309 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 66,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,507 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,716 miles

Offside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,677 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 46,677 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,321 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 33,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,263 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 29,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 23,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,495 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 19,495 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,329 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,622 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 2,860 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 2,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,678 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 EKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 KX03 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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