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HL03 GHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

89,877 mi
Last recorded89,877 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 89,877 miles

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

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

Front exhuast flexi deteriorated

Front to rear exhuast system/clamp & rear exhuast box in poor condition

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,450 miles

Both side front headlamp lens slighty deterirorated

Exhuast system in poor condition(front to rear)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhuast clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,132 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated and pattern slightly weak

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough/noise when turned by hand

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,784 miles

Exhaust system in slight poor condition

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,568 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,149 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,390 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front exhaust and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside front fog light not working

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,678 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,275 miles

Front suspension wishbone (rear) bushes worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,216 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,752 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,592 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,088 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 33,088 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,940 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,020 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,889 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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HL03 GHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HL03 GHN, 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 HL03 GHN registered?

HL03 GHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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