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HX03 LAA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 LAA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 96,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 81,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,453 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,458 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,014 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,993 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,034 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,279 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 52,694 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

handbrake req adjustment

Fail 22 Mar 2008 52,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn inner edges

handbrake req adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,640 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 36,765 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)

travel in hand brake

Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,765 miles

travel in hand brake

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 LAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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