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HX03 JLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,833 mi
Last recorded121,833 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 JLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 121,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 121,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 116,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 116,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 110,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 110,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 101,924 miles

exhaust system rusted

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 21 Dec 2021 101,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system rusted

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 30 Dec 2020 94,816 miles

Coolant leak From fan switch/lower radiator hose area. ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 89,243 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 89,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 80,921 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 80,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,232 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,867 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,883 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,650 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,370 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 42,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,752 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 35,703 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,911 miles

Offside 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 JLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

HX03 JLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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