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YX03 HPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,700 mi
Last recorded71,700 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 71,700 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2014 72,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 70,104 miles

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

center exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2013 70,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

center exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2012 67,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 67,821 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,624 miles

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

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

oil around all suspension units (not leaking at time of test suspect has been used to lubricate)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,841 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,445 miles

Front anti roll bar has slight corrosion

Front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,749 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,089 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 HPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HPE, 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 HPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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