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HX03 HZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,551 mi
Last recorded80,551 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 80,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 77,978 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,787 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

General under-body corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a gauge on the outer side-wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 75,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

General under-body corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a gauge on the outer side-wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,830 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Chalked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 74,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Chalked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,710 miles

advise headlights deteriorated

advise o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,710 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

advise headlights deteriorated

advise o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,537 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,808 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,456 miles

rear exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,436 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,145 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre close to wear bars and out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,621 miles

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

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Slight Oil leak from Sump bung area

Slight wear both Front and Rear Brake discs

Small stone chip in Offside upper Windscreen

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,990 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,254 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 20,252 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,802 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,493 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 13,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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