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HX03 XZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,545 mi
Last recorded149,545 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 149,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 142,223 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 139,161 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 131,275 miles

offside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 9 Jan 2012 122,470 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,102 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 112,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,786 miles

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

offside front fog light not working

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

starter motor niosey on start up

Fail 9 Jan 2010 100,780 miles

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

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

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

offside front fog light not working

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

starter motor niosey on start up

Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,317 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but not exsposing cords.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,698 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 XZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

HX03 XZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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