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HX03 OYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,551 mi
Last recorded64,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 OYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 64,551 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 64,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,363 miles

Brake servo pipe deteriorating, recommend replacement

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin, recommend replacement as only just met mot requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 50,363 miles

Brake servo pipe deteriorating, recommend replacement

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin, recommend replacement as only just met mot requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 37,250 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 37,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 26,438 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 26,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,256 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 24,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,371 miles

Damage to N/S/F wing and front bumper

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,449 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,592 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 22,581 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,600 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,740 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2011 14,158 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 14,158 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 12,696 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 21 Apr 2009 10,953 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,628 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 7,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,541 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 OYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OYS, 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 OYS registered?

HX03 OYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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