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RK03 EEW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,167 mi
Last recorded146,167 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 146,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp patterns very poor

Fail 10 Sep 2021 137,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp patterns very poor

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,503 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 130,502 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached and dangerously rubbing on subframe (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,049 miles

rear exhaust corroded

unable to open nearside rear door

front brake pads low

Fail 5 Sep 2019 125,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 5 Jul 2018 121,018 miles

All tyres cracked/perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 121,018 miles

All tyres cracked/perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2017 115,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust outer sin corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 108,220 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,204 miles

rear discs rust

rear exhaust rust

slight play in rack

Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

offside front suspension arm bush worn

rear discs rust

rear exhaust rust

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,310 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,590 miles

nearside tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,015 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,772 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 EEW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EEW, 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 EEW registered?

RK03 EEW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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