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T1 XAL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,165 mi
Last recorded74,165 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 XAL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 74,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,410 miles

Front flexible exhaust section has some deterioration

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Fail 29 Oct 2024 73,393 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front flexible exhaust section has some deterioration

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer has some deteriation

Fail 16 Oct 2023 72,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer has some deteriation

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Fail 21 Oct 2022 72,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears have slight cracking to inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Fail 29 Oct 2021 69,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears have slight cracking to inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Fail 14 Oct 2020 66,663 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded and misting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,589 miles

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Fail 15 Oct 2019 64,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear of the front wishbone arm bushes have slight deterioration

o/s/f brake disc has slight scoring

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,324 miles

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

front exhaust section has slight deterioartion

rear section of exhaust has slight deterioration

Fail 4 Oct 2016 54,324 miles

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

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

front exhaust section has slight deterioartion

rear section of exhaust has slight deterioration

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,123 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,173 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight perishing rubber stating to crack

Fail 27 Sep 2014 47,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight perishing rubber stating to crack

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2011 32,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,946 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 21,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,238 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 13,071 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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T1 XAL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T1 XAL, 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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T1 XAL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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