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MX03 HBB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,457 mi
Last recorded159,457 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HBB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 159,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 157,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 154,207 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 150,915 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 149,042 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 149,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 145,637 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 145,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 141,962 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 137,588 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 137,588 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,857 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 131,857 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 125,684 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 125,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 119,745 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 110,713 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 110,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 100,661 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 100,661 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,380 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,543 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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MX03 HBB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MX03 HBB, 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 MX03 HBB registered?

MX03 HBB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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