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RX03 YTA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,098 mi
Last recorded115,098 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 113,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 113,522 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,316 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 112,316 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,680 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres on 2.5mm.

light binding from o/s/r

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,293 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 50,959 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,959 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,591 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 32,591 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,982 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 YTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX03 YTA registered?

RX03 YTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is RX03 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 YTA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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