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KX03 EKP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

211,832 mi
Last recorded211,832 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 211,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 208,515 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 200,348 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 193,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 184,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 174,913 miles

corrosion front lower arms

corrosion rear discs

headlights deteriorating

power steering pipe weeping

slight wear nearside front anti roll link

slight wear nearside front anti roll link

Pass 7 Mar 2017 168,788 miles

corrosion rear discs

front lower suspension arms corroding

headlights deteriorating

offside front flexi brake hose deteriorating

Fail 6 Mar 2017 168,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

corrosion rear discs

front lower suspension arms corroding

headlights deteriorating

offside front flexi brake hose deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2016 162,863 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2015 144,042 miles

rear exhaust box seperating

Fail 24 Jan 2015 144,042 miles

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

rear exhaust box seperating

Pass 27 Jan 2014 131,450 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 120,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 120,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,544 miles

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)

pressure low in both front tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2011 104,010 miles

front registration plate damaged

front suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 104,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front registration plate damaged

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,891 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 94,891 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,779 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 58,767 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2006 41,487 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 EKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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