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HX03 YAJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,301 mi
Last recorded22,301 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 YAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 22,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low. both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking both rears, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 22,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low. both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking both rears, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 20,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 20,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 17,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 17,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 17,834 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 17,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,544 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 17,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,444 miles

Offside rear indicator showing white

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,127 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,522 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,829 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,962 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 13,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,610 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,818 miles

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

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

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 YAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

HX03 YAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is HX03 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 YAJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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