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HX03 XWP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,972 mi
Last recorded97,972 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XWP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,972 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,979 miles

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 89,921 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,439 miles

REAR EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,093 miles

brake fluid on n/s pipes and inner wheel arch no visible signs of leak or pressure loss

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Jul 2019 78,093 miles

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

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

brake fluid on n/s pipes and inner wheel arch no visible signs of leak or pressure loss

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,548 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just makes a pattern. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just makes a pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear 25% Rear brake imbalance. but wheel locked out.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,798 miles

Front wipers split on ends and juddering (clearing screen ok)

both rear coil springs rusty

console bushes starting to split

down pipe braide damaged

headlamps deteriorated (beam pattern ok at time of test)

rear exhaust box rusty

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,331 miles

chips in windscreen

console bushes split

front brake discs corroded

headlamps slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box rusty

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in nearside front link rod

weap from offside front shock absorber

Fail 14 Jul 2014 54,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,193 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 48,579 miles

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

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

offside exterior mirror casing damaged[not resulting in sharp edge at time of test]

offside exterior mirror glass damaged[still providing view to rear]

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,579 miles

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

offside exterior mirror casing damaged[not resulting in sharp edge at time of test]

offside exterior mirror glass damaged[still providing view to rear]

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil stain underside of engine

rear console bushes split (no excessive movement)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 43,777 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil stain underside of engine

rear console bushes split (no excessive movement)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,558 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)

Offside mirror glass and backing are broken.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,558 miles

Offside mirror glass and backing are broken.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,017 miles

Drivers mirror glass broken,but still gives adequate view to the rear.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,501 miles

offside exterior mirror cracked[still providing view to rear]

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,469 miles

Nearside front inner rear wishbone bush starting to perish slightly

Slight play in nearside front top shocker mount

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,553 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 XWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XWP, 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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HX03 XWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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