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HF03 FUB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,351 mi
Last recorded69,351 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FUB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,351 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 69,322 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,730 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,374 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber bumpstops perished and casings in secure (2.7.2a)

exhaust clamps and systems heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber bumpstops perished and casings in secure (2.7.2a)

exhaust clamps and systems heavily corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat at nearside rear(seat belt unexamined)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn off on inner edges(offside on the limit-advise renewing)185/60/14

nearside rear tyre near the limit

Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,181 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake light tempremental(advise renewing bulb)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,673 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,673 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak,advise attention

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,311 miles

damage to front number plate

engine/trans oil leaks

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,244 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm limit(185/60/14),advise renewing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,998 miles

coolant leak from temp sensor in radiator

front registration plate cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2009 34,995 miles

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

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

coolant leak from temp sensor in radiator

front registration plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

front numberplate damaged

high front brake imbalance 22% close to limits

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,151 miles

see last advice sheet test no.432539047205

Fail 6 Sep 2007 25,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

inner front discs ridged

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,637 miles

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

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 FUB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FUB, 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 FUB registered?

HF03 FUB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 March 2003.

Is HF03 FUB safe to buy?

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