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KX03 HJE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,227 mi
Last recorded98,227 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2017 98,227 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty unable to operate on main beam (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near & offside (1.7.5a)

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

engine mil on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,429 miles

Accident damage to near side front wing and door

ECU light on

Near side side repeater lense missing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 76,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Accident damage to near side front wing and door

ECU light on

Near side side repeater lense missing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,014 miles

ECU light on

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

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 18 Apr 2015 65,906 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ECU light on

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

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,263 miles

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

ex front flexie broken

r/silencer deteriating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 12,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,772 miles

advise;inner surfaces of front discs corroded slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,072 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 HJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

KX03 HJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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