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RK03 CXE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,659 mi
Last recorded158,659 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 CXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 158,659 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 158,659 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 154,899 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 149,866 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 147,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions test passed but no printout produced

Fail 25 Jan 2020 147,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions test passed but no printout produced

Pass 16 Feb 2019 132,196 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 115,837 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 97,317 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

emissions too low for printout to be produced

Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 55,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 16 May 2014 38,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 May 2013 35,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 33,337 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,578 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 24,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,953 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 20,953 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2007 18,195 miles

both rear discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2006 14,846 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 14,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 CXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

RK03 CXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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