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HX03 KYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,121 mi
Last recorded108,121 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,121 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,115 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

both headlamp beam patterns weak.

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover detatched.

rar exhaust box rusted.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,101 miles

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

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

engine fault light on

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp beam patterns weak.

rear exhaust box rusted.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,348 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,017 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 2.5MM

Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 2.5MM

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,581 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,996 miles

FRont brake inbalance close to limit

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 17,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,913 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 KYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

HX03 KYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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