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HF03 LDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,736 mi
Last recorded52,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,736 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,286 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 49,286 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,449 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,570 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,508 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,940 miles

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,337 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2017 27,337 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,275 miles

advise all four tyres perishing

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,430 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres are perished and in poor condition

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,794 miles

All four tyres starting to crack/perish.

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres are perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,825 miles

both rear tyres are becoming perished on the inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,420 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,477 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 LDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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