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RG03 CVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,848 mi
Last recorded81,848 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 CVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,848 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 81,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just passed mot test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,141 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops split (dust covers insecure)

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Fail 26 Nov 2020 77,141 miles

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))

both rear shock absorber bump stops split (dust covers insecure)

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,006 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Fail 16 Dec 2019 74,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,027 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2018 69,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp covers tarnished

both rear shock absorber bump stops split

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorber bump stops split

Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,060 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorber bump stops split

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,392 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer detiorated

Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,955 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,211 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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RG03 CVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RG03 CVF, 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 RG03 CVF registered?

RG03 CVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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