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VU03 RWK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,902 mi
Last recorded155,902 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 RWK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 155,902 miles

Rear exhaust box slight rust.Both rear brake discs slight wear.Both rear brake pads wearing thin.Offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight damage.Nearside rear tyre inner edge slight wear.Both front indicator lights slight discolour.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 139,934 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn.Both front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 124,456 miles

n/s front (front) bush slight play. o/s front (rear) bush slight play. rear exhaust slightly rusty. under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2011 115,369 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2011 115,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2010 104,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,286 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,423 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,572 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 65,572 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,310 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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VU03 RWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU03 RWK, 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 VU03 RWK registered?

VU03 RWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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