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RX03 JKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,394 mi
Last recorded182,394 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 JKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 182,394 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 182,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 173,085 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 173,085 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 153,069 miles

Both outer c/v joints worn

Both rear shock adsorber ram covers insecure

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion to exhaust system

Engine oil low

Nail in tread of n.s.r tyre

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper blade split

Some play in n.s.f shock adsorber top mounting

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 153,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake servo leaking System (3.6.C.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure O.s (8.2.2)

Both outer c/v joints worn

Both rear shock adsorber ram covers insecure

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion to exhaust system

Engine oil low

Nail in tread of n.s.r tyre

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper blade split

Some play in n.s.f shock adsorber top mounting

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 143,594 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn perished

Pass 28 Jun 2014 139,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 139,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 134,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 126,177 miles

engine and sill covers fitted.

slight oil leak.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 118,312 miles

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

some play in offside steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,030 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 107,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,560 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 95,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,515 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,513 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,850 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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RX03 JKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX03 JKJ, 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 RX03 JKJ registered?

RX03 JKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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