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KX03 EKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,863 mi
Last recorded217,863 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 EKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 217,863 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively POWER STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

FUEL COOLER LOOSE

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 188,017 miles

FUEL COOLER LOOSE

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 188,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

FUEL COOLER LOOSE

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 161,515 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FUEL COOLER LOOSE

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

O/S/R SUSPENSION BYUMP STOP DETACHED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 161,515 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FUEL COOLER LOOSE

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

O/S/R SUSPENSION BYUMP STOP DETACHED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 132,291 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,213 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 128,676 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 119,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,257 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 13 Feb 2012 90,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear bumpstop damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,266 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 70,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,776 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,909 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 32,651 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 EKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KX03 EKY, 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 EKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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