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HX03 KXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,873 mi
Last recorded116,873 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 116,873 miles

N/S outer sill accident damage

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Fail 13 Mar 2026 116,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

N/S outer sill accident damage

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 101,203 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 16 Mar 2024 101,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,892 miles

Nearside BODY WORK DAMAGE

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

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 6 Mar 2023 97,889 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside BODY WORK DAMAGE

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

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,312 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OUTER SILL

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,888 miles

Nearside ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO SILL PANEL

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,841 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,924 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 70,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,273 miles

engine oil level getting low

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,565 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,852 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,710 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Mar 2008 32,709 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,594 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 KXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

HX03 KXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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