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RX03 JKV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,880 mi
Last recorded102,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 JKV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 14 May 2015 102,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

EML on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 94,891 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 94,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 86,185 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 86,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,612 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,369 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

tread on offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,610 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts not checked due to fitment of child seats

Fail 1 Apr 2009 45,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2008 35,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,050 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 JKV 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 RX03 JKV, 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 JKV registered?

RX03 JKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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