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HX03 DKL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,928 mi
Last recorded82,928 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,928 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,066 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 75,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 71,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 May 2017 71,830 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,161 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,002 miles

rear silencer corroded

weak pattern to both headlamps

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,681 miles

both headlamps have weak patterns

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,497 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

service light on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 61,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

imbalance on rear brakes

service light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,161 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 24,159 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 31,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,057 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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HX03 DKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DKL, 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 DKL registered?

HX03 DKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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