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HF03 LBY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,670 mi
Last recorded77,670 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,670 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 77,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,627 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, recommend replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Oct 2020 73,612 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, recommend replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 70,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,587 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2015 54,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 49,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 49,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,678 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,465 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,564 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,890 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 1,610 miles

no reserve travel on parking brake

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 LBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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