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SX03 HLC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,316 mi
Last recorded133,316 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 HLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,316 miles

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

bodywork corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 125,697 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2016 118,292 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 11,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 111,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shockers deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 111,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shockers deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,780 miles

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

front exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 26 Jun 2014 104,780 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,574 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,489 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,825 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2008 46,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 16,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,444 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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SX03 HLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SX03 HLC, 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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SX03 HLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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