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HX03 OYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,526 mi
Last recorded111,526 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 OYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 111,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Reduced effort recorded at parking brake

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2019 111,514 miles

Braking system leaking Servo hose (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Reduced effort recorded at parking brake

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2018 101,156 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 86,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,035 miles

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,460 miles

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,460 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,182 miles

Both suspension wishbone lower (rear) bushes worn .

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

nearside windscreen washer poor opporation.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 63,182 miles

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

Both suspension wishbone lower (rear) bushes worn .

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)

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

nearside windscreen washer poor opporation.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,124 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,910 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,127 miles

Nearside 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)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 29 Jun 2011 38,127 miles

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

Nearside 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)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,210 miles

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)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,154 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,694 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,023 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,023 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,326 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 OYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

HX03 OYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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