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RX03 KYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

197,343 mi
Last recorded197,343 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 KYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 197,343 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 197,343 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 189,842 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 182,898 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray fitted

both front wishbone arms corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 182,717 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray fitted

both front wishbone arms corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 176,853 miles

Rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 167,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 154,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 140,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 127,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,640 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,520 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 73,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,592 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,582 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,582 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,727 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 49,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,769 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 41,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,995 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 KYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYS, 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 KYS registered?

RX03 KYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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The MOT history for RX03 KYS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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