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HX03 XWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,691 mi
Last recorded66,691 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,691 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,571 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,293 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,734 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,341 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 48,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades slightly split/deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,402 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,395 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,395 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,483 miles

horn push not working on all points of button

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,597 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 31,597 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,196 miles

Engine management light showing on dash.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge-satisfactory for MOT standards.

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges-satisfactory for MOT standards.

Rear brake discs coroded around edges.

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,899 miles

seatbelt restrictors fitted

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 XWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

HX03 XWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 XWZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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