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HX03 DKE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,103 miles

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

off side rear door cannot be opened

Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

off side rear door cannot be opened

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,990 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 42,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 35,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,825 miles

Nearside front lower arm bush slightly worn

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Slight play in offside front steering rack track arm

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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HX03 DKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX03 DKE, 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 HX03 DKE registered?

HX03 DKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is HX03 DKE safe to buy?

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