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RY03 CLZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,168 mi
Last recorded142,168 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 142,168 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 142,168 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,679 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,679 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 123,902 miles

cut in off side rear tyre

rear exhaust box rusty

slight noise when springing near side rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2015 123,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cut in off side rear tyre

rear exhaust box rusty

slight noise when springing near side rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,619 miles

off side rear handbrake low reading

slight blow front flexy joint

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

off side rear handbrake low reading

slight blow front flexy joint

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,439 miles

near side front lower arm front bushe slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,035 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edges

rear shocker dust covers broken

Fail 29 Aug 2012 95,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre wearing on edges

rear shocker dust covers broken

Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,626 miles

handbrake very long

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn very low,also cut in tread

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,842 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 76,842 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,491 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 66,491 miles

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

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer skin is corroded

slight play both rear lower shocker mounts

the objects in the drivers view were removed before the test was carried out

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 35,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre side wall undulated

r/number plate water damaged

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 CLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ registered?

RY03 CLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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