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HX03 XYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,965 mi
Last recorded36,965 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 36,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 36,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but no cord exposed

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

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

TYRES - 165/70R14

Fail 15 Jul 2016 35,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

TYRES - 165/70R14

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,331 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 33,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/f wishbone bush has slight play

o/s/f wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 28,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,375 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,571 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,129 miles

engine cover & under guards fitted , restricted views

handbrake requires adjustment

note ; damage nearside front door & mirror , rear bumper

restricted views of brakes / pads

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,368 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted , inspection resticted

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge , close to legal limit

screw in nearside rear tyre

wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2007 12,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,399 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,698 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 9,697 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

FRONT/REAR + HANDBRAKE IMBALANCE

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ENGINE COVER & BELLY PANS FITTED (INSPECTION RESTRICTED)

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 XYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

HX03 XYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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