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RX03 JVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,914 mi
Last recorded128,914 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 JVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 128,914 miles

Engine management light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses heavily scored / faded -- beam patterns quite poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded / poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scoring to screen in Nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 128,909 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Wiring under dash across brake pedal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Engine management light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses heavily scored / faded -- beam patterns quite poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded / poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scoring to screen in Nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,207 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight noise from offside front (poss bearing)

windscreen scored

Pass 20 Mar 2017 127,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front slight noise - possible start of wheel bearing wear

Slight scoring to windscreen in Nearside swept area

Tailbox heavily corroded - outer skin poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2017 127,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management light on

Offside Front slight noise - possible start of wheel bearing wear

Slight scoring to windscreen in Nearside swept area

Tailbox heavily corroded - outer skin poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2016 125,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc showing corrosion

slight wiper damage on nearside windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc showing corrosion

rear exhaust silencer outer skin hanging down

slight wiper damage on nearside windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2015 121,220 miles

all four brake discs showing corrosion on inner faces

centre exhaust joint sleeve badly corroded

rear exhaust section in poor condition

windscreen showing some wipe damage

Fail 4 Mar 2015 121,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs showing corrosion on inner faces

centre exhaust joint sleeve badly corroded

rear exhaust section in poor condition

windscreen showing some wipe damage

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes slight bind

slight wiper damage nearside windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2014 116,243 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes slight bind

slight wiper damage nearside windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 110,005 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,736 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

mil light on dash

Fail 16 Mar 2011 94,736 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,295 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Mar 2007 78,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,095 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 JVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

RX03 JVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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