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HJ52 VHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,931 mi
Last recorded76,931 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,404 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 71,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,627 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 55,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,250 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,250 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 46,162 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,907 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 32,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,047 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,771 miles

rear no. plate starting to stain

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,310 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,166 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 22,078 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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HJ52 VHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HJ52 VHX, 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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HJ52 VHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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