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OU03 KJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,551 mi
Last recorded92,551 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 KJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 92,551 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise change windscreen due to further cracking. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill area damaged.

exhaust corroded and rear silencer.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 86,298 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

offside front outer sill damaged

offside headlamp pattern weak due to lens being cloudy

Fail 15 Aug 2024 86,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

offside front outer sill damaged

offside headlamp pattern weak due to lens being cloudy

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,482 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 71,890 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,625 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 58,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 54,414 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 54,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 50,912 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Fail 5 May 2017 50,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,035 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 45,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Brake is binding slightly.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 41,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Brake is binding slightly.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,322 miles

offside front lower panel plastic grill missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,284 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,560 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 KJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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