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HF03 FRP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FRP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,500 miles

Body work damage to nearside front

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear bump stop broken (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear seats not in use

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 122,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clicking in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clicking in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

body work damage to nearside front

rear bump stops broken

rear seats not in use

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,798 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 30 Jan 2023 113,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 5 Jan 2022 104,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops broken

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,145 miles

Coolant leak flange on side of head ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear bump stops broken

rear seats not in use

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 84,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear seats not in use

Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear seats not in use

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,073 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 68,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,161 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 48,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 43,498 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 43,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 38,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

long handbrake travel

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 May 2009 38,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

long handbrake travel

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 May 2008 32,938 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 32,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

near side rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 10 May 2007 26,451 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 26,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 20,915 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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HF03 FRP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HF03 FRP, 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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HF03 FRP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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