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HF03 UUW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,308 mi
Last recorded84,308 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 UUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat back slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 83,879 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat back slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,867 miles

Reverse lamp not working

Spanner light on

Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working

Spanner light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,008 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 64,780 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

service light on dash

Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

service light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,396 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,574 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is wearing inside edge of vtread

Pass 14 Jul 2012 38,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,135 miles

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

both wiper blades are starting too split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,938 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 26,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,640 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 18,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,918 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 UUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

HF03 UUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is HF03 UUW safe to buy?

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