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AD03 RYK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,833 mi
Last recorded177,833 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 RYK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 177,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 165,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 153,961 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 153,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both OSF & NSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 139,228 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 139,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front headlights deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 132,516 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,109 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 125,109 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 116,184 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 116,184 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,288 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,158 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,158 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,705 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 85,264 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,323 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,167 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,380 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,599 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,643 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 29,643 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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AD03 RYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AD03 RYK, 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 AD03 RYK registered?

AD03 RYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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