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RK03 EEF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

111,296 mi
Last recorded111,296 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 EEF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 111,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 111,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 108,916 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 108,916 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 107,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,473 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,923 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test SCREEN

Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 78,053 miles

Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,115 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Dec 2018 75,115 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 70,828 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,035 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,482 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,806 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,215 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,204 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,906 miles

front disc pads low

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front disc pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,384 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,153 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split and in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,531 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,313 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 EEF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EEF, 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 EEF registered?

RK03 EEF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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