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RX03 KZC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,133 mi
Last recorded190,133 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 190,133 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 190,121 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 183,203 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads worn low / thin

Fail 17 Apr 2015 183,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre & Rear exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads worn low / thin

Pass 29 May 2014 173,021 miles

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

Handbrake performance very weak

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

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge of tread below legel limit

Fail 29 May 2014 173,012 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake performance very weak

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

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge of tread below legel limit

Pass 22 Apr 2013 155,447 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 155,437 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 144,494 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 144,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 127,151 miles

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

front headlights milky

rear wiper missing

under trays on offside and nearside restricting inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2011 126,735 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front headlights milky

rear wiper missing

under trays on offside and nearside restricting inspection

Pass 6 May 2010 112,139 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 112,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 99,327 miles

slight play to offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,640 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish - however can function as intended

Pass 18 Apr 2007 89,928 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

parking brake lever adjustment slightly high

Pass 26 Apr 2006 84,387 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 KZC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

RX03 KZC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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