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RK03 EEV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,977 mi
Last recorded90,977 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,977 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting from small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator connection ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 90,965 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting from small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator connection ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre also perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment efficiency 16% - just passed/also imbalanced (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light is on (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join is loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator/hose connection ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 51,958 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 46,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 36,837 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 May 2011 32,716 miles

Air-Bag warning light on

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2010 29,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,295 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 EEV 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 85.7%.

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 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 EEV, 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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RK03 EEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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