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RK03 CXJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,514 mi
Last recorded189,514 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 CXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 189,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 176,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 165,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2014 165,773 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2013 157,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 147,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 135,513 miles

Handbrake lever pulling up quite high

Fail 17 May 2011 135,340 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Handbrake lever pulling up quite high

Pass 13 May 2010 119,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 119,454 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 114,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 106,868 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 106,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,044 miles

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

Plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2006 77,645 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 CXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CXJ, 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 CXJ registered?

RK03 CXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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