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HL03 HCD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,670 mi
Last recorded199,670 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HCD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 199,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 166,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam axle bushes deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 148,400 miles

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

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

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

poor pattern both front headlights

rear axle bushes in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2022 148,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

poor pattern both front headlights

rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2021 127,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,142 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 116,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,237 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2018 108,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,132 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,748 miles

Headlight units deteriorated

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

Nearside and Offside rear valve stems deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre perished/cracked in tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,337 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

all four tyres perrishing

Fail 21 Jan 2012 63,337 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all four tyres perrishing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,442 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

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 HCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HL03 HCD, 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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HL03 HCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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