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HX03 OYV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,931 mi
Last recorded172,931 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 OYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 172,931 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2018 172,931 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2017 166,850 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2017 166,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2016 154,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 142,231 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2015 142,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2014 131,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2014 131,668 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,294 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 119,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,061 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 113,061 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 108,957 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 108,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 102,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 97,512 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 93,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 93,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 88,611 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

HX03 OYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 OYV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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