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KX03 HKV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 HKV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,260 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 24 Jan 2015 97,183 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 97,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,834 miles

both rear brakes have a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

nearside rear tyre perished on the inner side wall.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 86,834 miles

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

both rear brakes have a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

nearside rear tyre perished on the inner side wall.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,551 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 75,550 miles

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,710 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,720 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 39,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,388 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 HKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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