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SX03 HLE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,848 mi
Last recorded62,848 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,848 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 62,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,132 miles

fuel cap temp locking type

Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,132 miles

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

fuel cap temp locking type

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,835 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded above gearbox (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x nails ()

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded/detiorated

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 3 Apr 2017 54,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded above gearbox (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x nails ()

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded/detiorated

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 25 Mar 2016 51,216 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe going onto rack corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,501 miles

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,575 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 26,760 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,117 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,500 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 11,500 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,953 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 HLE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SX03 HLE, 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 SX03 HLE registered?

SX03 HLE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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