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HF03 UVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,376 mi
Last recorded244,376 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 UVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 244,376 miles

advise power steering warning lamp on

advise rear brake hoses corroded

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 244,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

advise power steering warning lamp on

advise rear brake hoses corroded

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 242,618 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 242,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 240,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 238,079 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 222,022 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 207,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 167,505 miles

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

front number plate

Fail 7 May 2009 167,505 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate

Pass 5 Nov 2007 106,317 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 61,776 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 UVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF03 UVL registered?

HF03 UVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is HF03 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 UVL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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