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HX03 YAA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,171 mi
Last recorded82,171 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,171 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT LAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 90% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 52,386 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. Weak beam image projected. Both nearside and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. Both nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 52,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. Weak beam image projected. Both nearside and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. Both nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 48,261 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 48,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi has a minor leak

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on their inner edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,410 miles

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

Floor covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,854 miles

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

Floor covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle

Fail 22 Jun 2016 40,854 miles

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

Floor covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,576 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,132 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,079 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 YAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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