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HX03 KNV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,078 mi
Last recorded96,078 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 96,078 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 89,026 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park break has very little reserve travel - (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 80,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 76,289 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 76,289 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2022 75,971 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 75,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 75,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2020 75,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 16 Apr 2018 59,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,997 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres are low on edges

offside rear tyre is low and has age related cracks

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,579 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,579 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,538 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,322 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,448 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,448 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,605 miles

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 KNV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

HX03 KNV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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