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YX03 HPY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,235 mi
Last recorded114,235 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 114,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,470 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 106,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,858 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 98,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 92,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,494 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 86,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,426 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 76,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,644 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 63,406 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering warning light on

rear silencer outer skin loose

Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering warning light on

rear silencer outer skin loose

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust outer cover loose

Fail 2 Mar 2012 43,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust outer cover loose

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

power steering warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,141 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 36,141 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,758 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,758 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,751 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,154 miles

long hand brake travel

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 HPY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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