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HX03 DPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,297 mi
Last recorded84,297 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 84,297 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 74,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,572 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 58,530 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

fuel filter had slight petrol residue on it but has no signs of a visable leak when the system is pressurised

Pass 13 May 2011 52,631 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PAD CLIP NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,655 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,655 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,299 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer section)

Front and rear inner b/pads appear to be abit low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,217 miles

nsr park brake performance slightly lower than expected

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,608 miles

Edges of rear brake discs are rusyu.

Outer casing of rear exhaust is rusty.

Slight free play at front suspension wish bones rear mounts.

Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,103 miles

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

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

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 DPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

HX03 DPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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