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HX03 XYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,018 mi
Last recorded124,018 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,018 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 124,016 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,369 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 118,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 113,843 miles

Exhaust system rusted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 113,843 miles

Exhaust system rusted

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 110,333 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 105,852 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,259 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 4 Jan 2019 98,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 24 Jan 2018 90,556 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 90,556 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,954 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 83,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,041 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,753 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,753 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,571 miles

front brake discs pitted/scored

Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,571 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs pitted/scored

oil level low

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,326 miles

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

f/tyres wearing on edges,suspension components corroding

slight play in o/s/ rear supension arm bush

Fail 30 Jul 2012 54,325 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

f/tyres wearing on edges,suspension components corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,363 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,748 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 5,557 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 XYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

HX03 XYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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