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SX03 HLG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,256 mi
Last recorded72,256 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 HLG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,405 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp came on indicating a fault in the system. Cleared once restarted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at mid section (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 67,405 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp came on indicating a fault in the system. Cleared once restarted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at mid section (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,959 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 58,895 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,868 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,868 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,808 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,408 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 HLG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

SX03 HLG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SX03 HLG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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