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MX03 HBC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,628 mi
Last recorded170,628 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 170,628 miles

Damage to screen in swept area more than 40mm but not affecting drivers view

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 170,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to screen in swept area more than 40mm but not affecting drivers view

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 153,607 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 138,915 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,237 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

noise from n/s front Suspension

Fail 4 Apr 2011 123,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

noise from n/s front Suspension

Pass 15 Mar 2010 105,789 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 105,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,323 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 89,323 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,488 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 HBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HBC, 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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MX03 HBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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