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RY03 CHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,322 mi
Last recorded77,322 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,322 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 77,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,042 miles

EML Light on

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temperature light on

Fail 30 Jun 2014 68,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML Light on

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temperature light on

Pass 15 May 2013 56,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 38,217 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2011 38,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,851 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 23,851 miles

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

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,609 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2006 12,483 miles

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

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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RY03 CHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY03 CHX, 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 RY03 CHX registered?

RY03 CHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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