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VU03 RXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,348 mi
Last recorded124,348 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 RXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,348 miles

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,276 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,001 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 81,751 miles

coolant leak from engine

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 65,790 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 65,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,048 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,576 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 48,569 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

coolant level low

Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,694 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,681 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,992 miles

slight wear on front tyres on edges due to low pressure on inside.

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 RXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

VU03 RXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 RXY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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