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HX03 DOH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,973 mi
Last recorded110,973 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DOH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,973 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 110,591 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,970 miles

Body damage to N/S/R

Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body damage to N/S/R

Pass 23 Feb 2012 94,644 miles

damage to nearside rear body

rattling noise seems to be coming from engine

rear exhaust box outer casings corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 94,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear body

offside rear brake slight bind

rattling noise seems to be coming from engine

rear exhaust box outer casings corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

handbrake has long travel

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight brake binding felt when spinning o/s/r wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,484 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake has long travel

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight brake binding felt when spinning o/s/r wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,929 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2010 78,748 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,145 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 57,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

covers under vehicle

nearside front tyre just over 2mm

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords(replace)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,003 miles

covers under vehicle

nearside front tyre just over 2mm

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords(replace)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,705 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,792 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 33,792 miles

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

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

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 DOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DOH, 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 DOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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