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KX03 JMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,876 mi
Last recorded121,876 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 JMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,876 miles

Front headlamps getting dull on lens nearside and offside

Pass 3 Jan 2023 119,245 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,516 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 116,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,346 miles

Front headlamp lens getting dull

Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,097 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,687 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,687 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 100,622 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 100,622 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,754 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 96,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front valve stems starting to perrish

Fail 19 Apr 2013 86,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,510 miles

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,470 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 76,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre wear on inner and outter edges

off side front tyres has cut in side wall not showing cords

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,823 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,884 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 JMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

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

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