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HX03 XXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

213,542 mi
Last recorded213,542 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 213,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel near limit

rediator fan not running engine temp high

Fail 1 Sep 2022 213,467 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))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel near limit

rediator fan not running engine temp high

Pass 6 Sep 2021 202,981 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section split - not adversely affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little/no reserve travel

centre and rear exhaust boxes, outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 202,981 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section split - not adversely affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little/no reserve travel

centre and rear exhaust boxes, outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 192,552 miles

Brakes ; Parking Brake lever requires adjustment

Exhaust ; Centre sleeve joint clamps & rear silencer deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Front Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor splits , leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Curvy , split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 186,583 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2019 186,581 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 181,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 181,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 174,316 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 174,314 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 166,859 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS UPPER (2.4.G.2)

BOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES VERY POOR & REFLECTORS FADED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 26 Aug 2016 166,851 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OS F (2.5.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS UPPER (2.4.G.2)

BOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES VERY POOR & REFLECTORS FADED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 11 Aug 2015 157,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

both rear shockabsorber dust cover detached

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 151,618 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

nearside front wiper is slightly split

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 143,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 130,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 117,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,695 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover insucure

Fail 4 Jun 2010 103,695 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover insucure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,905 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,712 miles

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

covers over both front and rear inner wings and off side and nearside floors not allowing full inspection

slight marks on rear number plate

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,439 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 XXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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