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RX03 KYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,798 mi
Last recorded128,798 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 128,798 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear section of exhaust system corroded

Rear wiper blade split

os/ns dip beam image poor

Fail 26 Oct 2020 128,798 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear section of exhaust system corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

os/ns dip beam image poor

Pass 28 Oct 2019 122,489 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 122,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,295 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 112,295 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 110,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak lower rad pipe ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,519 miles

engine covers & under body trays fitted restricting testers view

rear silencer deteriorating

service indicator on

Pass 14 Feb 2015 102,030 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded.

Coolant stains on nearside of radiator,possible coolant leak?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front shock absorber is weak.,bounce test is no longer included in test.

Nearside rear service brake is slightly slower to increase in performance than offside rear.

Offside outer sill is dented.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 99,108 miles

All inertia reel seat belts are slow to reel in.

Both headlamps,dipped patterns are poor and are borderline passes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge.

Offside outer sill is dented.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2014 99,107 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All inertia reel seat belts are slow to reel in.

Both headlamps,dipped patterns are poor and are borderline passes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear wheel bearing not tested as unable to spin the wheel.

Offside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge.

Offside outer sill is dented.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge and is mis-shapen.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,667 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,095 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,757 miles

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

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

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

front pads close to legall limit

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,473 miles

advanced wear in n/s f lower front suspension bush

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,081 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight s/absorber slight leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,943 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 55,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 55,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 43,115 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 43,115 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)

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 KYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

RX03 KYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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