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KX03 HLC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,480 mi
Last recorded44,480 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 HLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 44,480 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator flange

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

powersteering pipe weeping fluid

Fail 10 Aug 2026 44,480 miles

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

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator flange

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

powersteering pipe weeping fluid

Pass 5 Aug 2025 41,562 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 41,562 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,625 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 37,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,579 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 36,330 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,085 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 35,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,372 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 34,346 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,295 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2015 31,267 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 29,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,586 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,201 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 21,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,445 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 19,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,531 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 HLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

KX03 HLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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