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HX03 LBE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,641 mi
Last recorded159,641 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 LBE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 159,641 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 159,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 154,528 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 150,871 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 150,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,914 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 145,935 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 140,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2019 140,894 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,199 miles

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

both front lower suspension arms rear mount bushes weak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,710 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear mount bushes perished and weak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,133 miles

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

b oth front lower suspension arms rear mount bushes weak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 108,131 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

b oth front lower suspension arms rear mount bushes weak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,137 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear mount bushes weak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,607 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 83,607 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,949 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,988 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,637 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,454 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

HX03 LBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 LBE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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