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DX03 HUY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

114,295 mi
Last recorded114,295 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 114,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 114,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 112,764 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2023 112,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2022 110,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2022 110,739 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,235 miles

both headlamps frosted

exhaust rear silencer outer skin rusted

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2020 107,785 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES CRACKING/DETERIORATING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

Fail 29 Jun 2020 107,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES CRACKING/DETERIORATING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,252 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATING/SPLITTING

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

Fail 25 Mar 2019 103,248 miles

Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated NEARSIDE FRONT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATING/SPLITTING

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,947 miles

both headlamps frosting

rear silencer outer skin rusting

Fail 26 Mar 2018 99,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both headlamps frosting

rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,686 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 27 Mar 2017 96,683 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort OFFSIDE (3.7.B.6a)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OFF ON INNER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,099 miles

oil leaks on engine

Fail 27 Mar 2015 89,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,927 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 84,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 83,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,837 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,401 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 62,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,501 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,195 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre wall

front brake pads very low

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,516 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,127 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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DX03 HUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

DX03 HUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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