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OU03 KHM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

275,084 mi
Last recorded275,084 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 KHM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 275,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 266,813 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 266,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 256,624 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 256,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 248,939 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 248,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested at 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 239,782 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 239,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 232,614 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 225,669 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 225,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 218,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 209,772 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 209,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 201,779 miles

under body trims fitted

under bonnet trims fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 194,262 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 194,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 186,112 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2014 186,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 179,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 179,981 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both bottom arm back bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Sep 2012 17,072 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both bottom arm back bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Sep 2011 149,679 miles

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2011 149,679 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2010 128,066 miles

unable to open o/s/rear door

Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,528 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/r brake slightly grabing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,680 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,713 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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OU03 KHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 OU03 KHM, 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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OU03 KHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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