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DX03 HTY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,441 mi
Last recorded65,441 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,714 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 54,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,318 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,104 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 47,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,879 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,085 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,824 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,824 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,395 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

off side rear door will not open

Fail 10 Mar 2009 26,395 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

off side rear door will not open

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,209 miles

disabled sticker measuring more than 40mm in windscreen outside zone A

floorpan covered by plastic trays

minor exhaust leak at first joint

wheel trims fitted

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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DX03 HTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX03 HTY, 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 DX03 HTY registered?

DX03 HTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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