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HX03 KZS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,144 mi
Last recorded69,144 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KZS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,783 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,459 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 60,456 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lights need buffing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lights need buffing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,346 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 58,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,694 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre distorted and sidewall excessively perished

rear exhaust corroded

steering angle warning lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre distorted and sidewall excessively perished

rear exhaust corroded

steering angle warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,930 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Engine management lamp illuminates a fault

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,266 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracked

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2014 48,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,072 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 41,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,330 miles

front reg. plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,389 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,746 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,815 miles

hand brake travell

os ns front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 KZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

HX03 KZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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