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RX03 YTD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,124 mi
Last recorded172,124 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 172,124 miles

back box corroded

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 2 Feb 2018 172,100 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

back box corroded

both rear tyres out of shape

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 145,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver door cover missing.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 136,743 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS RUSTY

Fail 2 Feb 2016 136,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS RUSTY

Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,510 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy.

Nearside rear floor plastic under tray broken/holed.

Slight play in Nearside track rod inner joint.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 126,473 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 115,516 miles

both front headlamp plastic lenses starting to deteriorate

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroding

slight play in near side steering arm

Fail 12 Feb 2014 115,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front headlamp plastic lenses starting to deteriorate

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroding

slight play in near side steering arm

Pass 21 May 2013 107,035 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 107,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,141 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 88,141 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,263 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Advise front and rear number plates have started to deteriorate

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,349 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 YTD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

RX03 YTD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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