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NY03 HXR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,873 mi
Last recorded155,873 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 HXR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 155,873 miles

Emissions not tested car running erratically (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 151,466 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 151,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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 Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror severely cracked and broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 147,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

e m l light on

Fail 17 Mar 2020 147,787 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

e m l light on

Pass 19 Mar 2019 140,180 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

mil light on

Fail 18 Mar 2019 140,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

mil light on

Pass 16 Mar 2018 132,672 miles

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed items on passenger seat ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement in n/s/f top shock absorber mounting point

Fail 16 Mar 2018 132,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed items on passenger seat ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement in n/s/f top shock absorber mounting point

Pass 13 Sep 2017 128,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,605 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexi and system deteriorated

Front registration plate damaged

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear passenger head restraint missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays limit inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2016 120,605 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexi and system deteriorated

Front registration plate damaged

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear passenger head restraint missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,856 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp on

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 80,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front headlight aim kick just met limmit

engine manegment light on

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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)

Offside front headlight aim kick just met limmit

engine manegment light on

Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,015 miles

Front 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)

Offside front wheel abnormal camber - unable to determine distorted components

Signs of coolant leaks around lower radiator outlet

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,146 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 38,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,792 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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NY03 HXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NY03 HXR, 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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NY03 HXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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