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RN03 LFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,956 mi
Last recorded117,956 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 LFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,956 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear upper dust cover on shock absorber assembly detached

Rear section of exhaust system corroded.

Vehicle fitted with under trays; obscuring some under-side components.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 117,956 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear upper dust cover on shock absorber assembly detached

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear section of exhaust system corroded.

Vehicle fitted with under trays; obscuring some under-side components.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,814 miles

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

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

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper dust cover detached on near-side rear shock absorber assembly.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,340 miles

dust cover detatched on nearside rear shock absorber.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 86,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dust cover detatched on nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 53,811 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,319 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

walls/tread cracking on offside rear tyre.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 40,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

walls/tread cracking on offside rear tyre.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 30,952 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,952 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,836 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine misfire

slight play in lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,646 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,927 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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RN03 LFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RN03 LFY, 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 RN03 LFY registered?

RN03 LFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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