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HF03 UWB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,537 mi
Last recorded94,537 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 UWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,537 miles

os front brake pads worn approximately 50%

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2017 94,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

os front brake pads worn approximately 50%

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,760 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2016 86,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,782 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 50,332 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,106 miles

engine mil light on

o/s/rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

Fail 4 Aug 2011 46,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

directional/non directional tyres fitted to rear

engine mil light on

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,669 miles

Offside front tyre has various deep cuts

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre has various deep cuts

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,919 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 UWB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

HF03 UWB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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