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MX03 HDL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,534 mi
Last recorded71,534 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,534 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 71,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteiorating

Fail 11 Apr 2016 64,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteiorating

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,836 miles

Dent on nearside lower part of the body and rear bumper.

Offside front bumper has dent.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 56,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Dent on nearside lower part of the body and rear bumper.

Offside front bumper has dent.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear and side wall is cracking

some steering and suspension bushesare starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 14 Apr 2014 50,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear and side wall is cracking

some steering and suspension bushesare starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,284 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor panels starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor panels starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,215 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

o/sn/s side repeter bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

slight creak on front suspension

some steering and suspension bushes starating to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unable to see all components

Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,215 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

o/sn/s side repeter bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

slight creak on front suspension

some steering and suspension bushes starating to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unable to see all components

Fail 21 Apr 2010 26,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

full under floor tray fitted

n/s body panels damaged

slight oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

full under floor tray fitted

n/s body panels damaged

slight oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,069 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

fuel cap lock missing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 17,069 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

fuel cap lock missing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 3,836 miles

fuel cap lock damaged

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 HDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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