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MX03 XAH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,663 mi
Last recorded131,663 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,663 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey,

engine management light on

front brake pads low,

Pass 22 Jan 2016 122,003 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,844 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 22 Jan 2015 112,844 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 107,098 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,093 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,925 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 85,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,188 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 75,186 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,488 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 65,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Reverse light(s) inop.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,855 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,759 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,291 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 XAH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

MX03 XAH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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