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VU03 RXK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,573 mi
Last recorded84,573 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 RXK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 84,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,780 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 82,871 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 82,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,753 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 79,753 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 78,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,877 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,522 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,494 miles

near side rear shock absorber bump stop broken

Fail 2 Sep 2011 70,494 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

near side rear shock absorber bump stop broken

Fail 25 Aug 2010 62,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front and offside rear tyres wearing to various degrees

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front and offside rear tyres wearing to various degrees

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,396 miles

exhaust back box corroding

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn

Fail 11 Aug 2009 55,396 miles

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

exhaust back box corroding

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn

Fail 21 Aug 2008 47,575 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyres wearing to various degrees

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,656 miles

all tyres worn to various degrees, nail in nearside rear

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 RXK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU03 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

VU03 RXK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is VU03 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 RXK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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