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FX03 EXH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,206 mi
Last recorded68,206 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EXH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 68,206 miles

centre and rear exhaust rust

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

Fail 10 May 2019 68,189 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear park brake low

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,899 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 49,014 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 49,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 48,172 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,172 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,972 miles

nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,124 miles

both lower arm rear bushes split

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,910 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)

exhaust corroded

front rear wishbone bush weak and covered in grease

rear discs pitted and corroded

rear washer pipe unpop in engine bay

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,894 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,607 miles

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

rear number plate deterorating

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,087 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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FX03 EXH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX03 EXH, 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 FX03 EXH registered?

FX03 EXH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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