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HX03 XWK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,629 mi
Last recorded73,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 73,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,774 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 71,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,098 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 70,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,733 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 67,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,311 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,676 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 62,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,248 miles

Both wing mirrors cracked/damaged

Nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,248 miles

Both wing mirrors cracked/damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,618 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,190 miles

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

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing low

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,553 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,733 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,155 miles

passenger side door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,572 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,627 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,145 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 XWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 XWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX03 XWK registered?

HX03 XWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is HX03 XWK safe to buy?

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