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RCZ 9459

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,647 mi
Last recorded108,647 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 9459
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front headlamp cloudy

Pass 9 Jun 2020 96,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 96,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 91,971 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 91,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 91,925 miles

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

EML light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,194 miles

Engine management light showing a fault on dash

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating

Exhaust has a leak of gases

Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,194 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine management light showing a fault on dash

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating

Exhaust has a leak of gases

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flexi pipe and back box slight deterioration (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel park brake 19% it appears adjustment/repair required (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on dash

Fail 14 Mar 2016 75,328 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flexi pipe and back box slight deterioration (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn edges small cuts on tread no cords/ply exposed at time (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking small cuts on tread no cords/ply exposed at time

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel park brake 19% it appears adjustment/repair required (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,226 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,061 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,045 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,272 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,272 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,360 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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RCZ 9459 is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 RCZ 9459, 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 RCZ 9459 registered?

RCZ 9459 is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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