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HX03 JCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,195 mi
Last recorded64,195 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 JCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 64,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 64,199 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 59,896 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 59,896 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 55,472 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front old brake pads on new brake discs

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 55,406 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,732 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,307 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 53,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion for age (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs face's corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/deteriorate

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/deteriorate

Fail 1 May 2018 53,909 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion for age (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs face's corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/deteriorate

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,888 miles

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

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

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perished

Offside Front tyre starting to perished

Fail 27 Apr 2016 52,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perished

Offside Front tyre starting to perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,740 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,403 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,403 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 49,533 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 49,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,672 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,672 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,979 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,405 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 20,405 miles

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)

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 JCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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