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RY03 CXG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 117,665 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring items for inspection

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 117,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring items for inspection

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,084 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 106,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,565 miles

centre section exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 94,565 miles

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

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

centre section exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,767 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 82,763 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres on edges on limit

both rearmost bushes weak

exhaust very rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,178 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,178 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 57,844 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2011 57,844 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front registration plate starting to distort

offside rear door dosent open

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front registration plate starting to distort

offside rear door dosent open

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,104 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 48,084 miles

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

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

rear tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,208 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 21,202 miles

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

Nearside 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 CXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

RY03 CXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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