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MX03 XAT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,481 mi
Last recorded132,481 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XAT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 132,481 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 132,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 127,583 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 127,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) end of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 123,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 123,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 118,938 miles

front pads low o/s/f

play in near side of steering rack /just in spec/

rear exhaust box rusting and flaking no blows

Fail 23 Feb 2013 114,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 114,429 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine.m.light on

fuel filter corroded

middle & rear section of exhaust corroded

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2012 112,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine.m.light on

fuel filter corroded

middle & rear section of exhaust corroded

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2011 102,908 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

no oil on dip stick 1 litre for test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 102,908 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 102,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

e.m.light on

no oil on dip stick.put 1 litre for test

noise on both rear wheels when rotaded

Fail 25 Sep 2010 94,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on dash

near side rear tyre is cracking on the sidewalls

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

off side front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 25 Sep 2010 94,457 miles

engine management light on dash

near side rear tyre is cracking on the sidewalls

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

off side front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,128 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has cut/s in outer side wall

nearside front wheel outer rim has slight damage

Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,347 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 XAT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 MX03 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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