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RX03 JLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,991 mi
Last recorded117,991 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 JLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 117,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front interior door handles missing (door can still be opened)

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 111,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,750 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,966 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 95,850 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)

Offside Rear Outer child seat fitted, full inspection of seat belt not possible.

end silencer has slight corrosion on outer skin.

number plates made of metal, but reflective.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,626 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)

rear bump stops perrished

vehicle is fitted with lowering suspension

Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,005 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 18 Dec 2013 80,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,801 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 71,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 65,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,227 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,227 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Feb 2010 52,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,690 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 44,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,850 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 JLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JLV, 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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RX03 JLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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