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YX03 HPA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,252 mi
Last recorded162,252 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HPA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 162,252 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 162,252 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 158,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 153,844 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 146,980 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 138,593 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2015 138,591 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All coil springs corroded

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2014 121,166 miles

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

Fail 17 May 2014 121,166 miles

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

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 18 May 2013 106,949 miles

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

slight wear to inner edge osf tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 93,975 miles

backbox slightly deteriorated (outerskin)

Pass 12 May 2011 78,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 65,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2009 49,193 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 36,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,993 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 HPA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX03 HPA, 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 HPA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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