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MH03 XYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,631 mi
Last recorded134,631 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XYR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,631 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,307 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,680 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear shocker covers insecure

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn at outer and inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated (outer skins)

screen marked

Fail 12 Oct 2017 121,680 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear shocker covers insecure

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn at outer and inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated (outer skins)

screen marked

Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake discs worn

n/s/r shocker cover insecure

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated (outer skins)

windscreen marked by wiper

Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,381 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 108,381 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,902 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 101,779 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 98,517 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,281 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 96,281 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,075 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,418 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,162 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 59,162 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 50,080 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 50,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,975 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,286 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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MH03 XYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH03 XYR, 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 MH03 XYR registered?

MH03 XYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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