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RK03 EDX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,722 mi
Last recorded98,722 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 EDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,722 miles

Exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged.

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken.

Offside Rear Slight brake bind.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 98,722 miles

Exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged.

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall cut

Nearside Front tyre has nail

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front fog light damaged

Rear bump stop brocken

Fail 24 Apr 2017 94,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall cut

Nearside Front tyre has nail

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front fog light damaged

Rear bump stop brocken

Pass 6 May 2016 90,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded throughout

Fail 6 May 2016 90,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded throughout

Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

centre exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,278 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

centre exhaust clamp deteriorating

Fail 1 May 2014 81,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 81,801 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 77,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 77,374 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 70,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing & outer side wall scrubbed.

Pass 1 May 2012 70,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing & outer side wall scrubbed.

Pass 4 May 2011 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres surface cracking in tread areas.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres becoming perished.

Pass 8 May 2009 50,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2009 50,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 36,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,504 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 EDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RK03 EDX, 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 EDX registered?

RK03 EDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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