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RK03 CWN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,914 mi
Last recorded82,914 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 CWN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,914 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 82,914 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,189 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 59,178 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 45,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,574 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 32,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,231 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,698 miles

Engine bay wiring loom on the NS untidy.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Very difficult to maintain engine RPM within limit on fast idle test.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 19,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine bay wiring loom on the NS untidy.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Very difficult to maintain engine RPM within limit on fast idle test.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,241 miles

Both rear tyres deteriating.

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 5,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 5,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 May 2009 2,153 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 2,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 2,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 1,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 1,547 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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RK03 CWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RK03 CWN, 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 RK03 CWN registered?

RK03 CWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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