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YX03 DXP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,432 mi
Last recorded103,432 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 DXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,432 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,058 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,711 miles

INNER EDGE OF O/S FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,703 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 82,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 72,760 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,468 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 67,468 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust weak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,501 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded outer casing

Fail 10 Aug 2011 60,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded outer casing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,749 miles

Front brake discs corroded on brake surface

Fail 17 Mar 2011 58,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs corroded on brake surface

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,840 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,971 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 30,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,239 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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YX03 DXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX03 DXP, 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 YX03 DXP registered?

YX03 DXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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