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RL03 VHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,111 mi
Last recorded128,111 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,111 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer casing deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2017 128,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2016 124,296 miles

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

Front exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,460 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2014 120,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,140 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,340 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 104,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 96,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,770 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inside edges

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,273 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 58,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RL03 VHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL03 VHX, 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 RL03 VHX registered?

RL03 VHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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