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RX03 KZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,097 mi
Last recorded136,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 136,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake reserve travel just met

Fail 23 Jul 2026 136,080 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake reserve travel just met

Pass 29 Jul 2025 122,245 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides/requires attention (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front lower bumper trim missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Fail 29 Jul 2025 122,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides/requires attention (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front lower bumper trim missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 16 Jul 2024 111,669 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides NS and OS (requires attention) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear pattern emerging (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear exhaust box corroded

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Fail 2 Jul 2024 111,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated pipe perished and split with white cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides NS and OS (requires attention) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear pattern emerging (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear exhaust box corroded

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 109,435 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 109,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 103,175 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVELS LONG

Fail 2 Jul 2022 103,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE OIL LOW

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVELS LONG

Pass 26 Jun 2021 97,936 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 94,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 91,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 85,254 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 79,510 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 75,117 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,570 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 71,570 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,974 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,974 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,241 miles

emissions to clean to test

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 May 2010 43,843 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,366 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,353 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 KZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

RX03 KZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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