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HF03 FTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,256 mi
Last recorded114,256 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 114,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front engine misfiring

exhaust shield lose

Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 101,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe/back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 94,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe/back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,190 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 74,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,791 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,098 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2012 48,106 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,675 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,399 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,514 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm on both edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,148 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 FTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HF03 FTV, 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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What year was HF03 FTV registered?

HF03 FTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HF03 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 FTV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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