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HX03 DLE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,599 mi
Last recorded104,599 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856014 (4.1.E.1)

covers & trays fitted

front tyres 1856514 rear 1856014

long travel on hand brake

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2017 98,654 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856014 (4.1.E.1)

covers & trays fitted

front tyres 1856514 rear 1856014

long travel on hand brake

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section deteriating

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,509 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,364 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,825 miles

tyre wear o/s/f inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,245 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit on edges

headlamps deteriorating

mil light on

timing chain noisy

Fail 4 Sep 2012 77,245 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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

both front tyres close to limit on edges

headlamps deteriorating

mil light on

timing chain noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,443 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

osr seat loose but not insecure

osr tyre starting to misshape

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,443 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

osr seat loose but not insecure

osr tyre starting to misshape

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,976 miles

gearbox oil leak

inner and outer edges of nearside rear tyre worn

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 2.5mm

nearside windscreen weasher not working

offside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm

stone chip in front screen

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,919 miles

Front brake pads worn very low

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Recommend tracking check

Fail 3 Sep 2009 47,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Front brake pads worn very low

Recommend tracking check

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,048 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,619 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edge and on limmits

Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,800 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 DLE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DLE, 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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HX03 DLE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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