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KX03 HHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,507 mi
Last recorded113,507 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 HHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,507 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

lenses require cleaning

Pass 17 Feb 2021 108,727 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 108,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,352 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 100,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,311 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,411 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,102 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,986 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,231 miles

NOTE OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE REAR OF FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS BUSHES WORN

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,315 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,917 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 46,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,308 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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KX03 HHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KX03 HHJ, 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 KX03 HHJ registered?

KX03 HHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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