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RK03 UFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,476 mi
Last recorded157,476 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 157,476 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 144,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 139,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 133,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 130,339 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 128,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2019 126,825 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 119,295 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 119,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,278 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 115,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 109,442 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,858 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,014 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 95,785 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 86,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 70,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2012 70,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 54,547 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,127 miles

Both front tyres perishing slightly on outer sidewalls

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner and outer faces

Rear tyres wearing out of shape across tread

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,008 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 27,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,219 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 UFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UFO, 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 UFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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