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YX03 HOA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HOA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,188 miles

Both front wishbone rear joints deteriorated.

Crack to windscreen, low down outside Zone A.

NO ENGINE OIL SHOWING ON DIPSTICK!!!!!

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyres :OSF inner edge bald.NSF bald on both outer edges.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 100,188 miles

Both front wishbone rear joints deteriorated.

Crack to windscreen, low down outside Zone A.

NO ENGINE OIL SHOWING ON DIPSTICK!!!!!

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyres :OSF inner edge bald.NSF bald on both outer edges.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,399 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 80,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 80,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 80,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small part of center Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched

temp repair to offside wing mirror

Pass 28 May 2012 71,938 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 71,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

offside wing mirror damaged

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2011 65,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,970 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,087 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 46,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 May 2008 38,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread worn below 1.6mm on inside edge.

Pass 28 May 2008 38,179 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread worn below 1.6mm on inside edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,416 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever is close to end of travel

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HOA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HOA, 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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YX03 HOA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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