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RX03 JUY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,147 mi
Last recorded156,147 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 JUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 156,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 156,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 152,826 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 152,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 148,217 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 143,992 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 143,992 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 139,502 miles

Offside Front tyre near limit and wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2018 139,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre near limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 133,625 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 3 May 2017 133,625 miles

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

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

both wiper blades splitting

rear silencer corroding

Pass 16 May 2016 127,090 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 127,090 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 122,430 miles

all brake pads getting low

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 6 May 2015 122,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pads getting low

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,815 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 117,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,610 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and offside front nearing limit

both front wishbones rear bushes perishing

exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 103,597 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 98,582 miles

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

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

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

right horn push not working

Fail 22 Feb 2010 98,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

right horn push not working

Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,460 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,581 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 26,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 JUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 JUY, 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 JUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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