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RX03 KZW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,299 mi
Last recorded106,299 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 KZW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,330 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,278 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 94,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear plastic covers on rear shocks insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,810 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,931 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,134 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 88,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 87,086 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,785 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,907 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 83,907 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,406 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 80,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight binding on n/s rear brake

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,417 miles

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Fail 7 Nov 2011 79,417 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,315 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 77,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,544 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,258 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 49,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,172 miles

handbrake lever almost at end of travel

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 KZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

RX03 KZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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