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HF03 LCA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,385 mi
Last recorded58,385 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,385 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met test limit

Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,385 miles

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

Exhaust emissions only just met test limit

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,228 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,560 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,336 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,330 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres perished on inner face

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,533 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,457 miles

Small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 39,175 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 39,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 37,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 25,260 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 LCA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

HF03 LCA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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The MOT history for HF03 LCA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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