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HF03 UVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 UVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 102,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2022 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills badly damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 91,640 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Camera ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills badly damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 87,840 miles

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

Front Lower both wishbone rear bushes starting to perish no excessive movement.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded not yet blowing.

Fail 3 Jul 2020 87,840 miles

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

Front Lower both wishbone rear bushes starting to perish no excessive movement.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded not yet blowing.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,419 miles

engine oil leak

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight play n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,323 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing

o/s/r tyre edges worn

offside of front bumper damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge

bumper damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2017 73,013 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge

bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,005 miles

both front tyres wearing and cracking

engine warning light is on

o/s of front bumper damaged

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush has slight play

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,223 miles

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

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

eng man lamp on!

suspect wiring for reg lamps breaking.flicker & go off when open boot lid.

Fail 11 Jul 2015 61,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

eng man lamp on!

suspect wiring for reg lamps breaking.flicker & go off when open boot lid.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 61,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,645 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 52,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 51,095 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,637 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,988 miles

nearside front tyre weorn low on edges + outer side wall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge + nail in tread

offside front lower arms rear bushes worn - somer movement

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,233 miles

c.a.t rattling

front brake pads worn low - borderline pass

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,365 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 UVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

HF03 UVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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