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HX03 DPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,947 mi
Last recorded67,947 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 67,947 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 63,057 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 63,055 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 52,755 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 52,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 50,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,311 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 49,311 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.34 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.99 mm remaining in tread worn on inner edge below service standard (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,037 miles

Exhaust system rusty condition

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,156 miles

Front flexi deteriorated

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 35,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,930 miles

Slight wear and movement to n/s front suspension lower arm rearmost bush.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,117 miles

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

very slight noise from rear bearings

Fail 12 Apr 2012 30,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

very slight noise from rear bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,583 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 26,583 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate discolouring

some wear to front discs

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

uneven wear to offside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,578 miles

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2008 16,316 miles

long handbrake travel

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 2 May 2007 12,596 miles

reverse lights not working damage rear n/o/plate

Pass 17 May 2006 9,460 miles

light surface rust forming on centre and rear exhaust silencers

slight discolouration to rear number plate

underbody covered by plastic trim

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 DPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX03 DPE, 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 DPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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