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HX03 KXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,734 mi
Last recorded111,734 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 111,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2014 111,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 98,948 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,067 miles

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

Front wipers split not affecting windscreen clearing.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 93,067 miles

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

Front wipers split not affecting windscreen clearing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs rusty

nearside drive shaft inner gaiter clip missing

offside drive shaft inner gaiter clip missing

rear number plate not secured properly

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,191 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition

offside brake pad getting low

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,412 miles

nearside front brake disc lipped

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front outer brake pad looks low

Fail 8 Oct 2008 49,412 miles

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

nearside front brake disc lipped

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front outer brake pad looks low

Fail 12 Oct 2007 44,946 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,946 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2006 38,247 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 38,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 KXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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