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HN52 CXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 CXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 121,984 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,932 miles

Offside C-pillar light rust

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section thin

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin poor

Fail 9 Nov 2012 112,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 112,097 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,178 miles

rattle on engine

rust on front brake discs

slight noise from nearside front hub

Fail 9 Nov 2011 105,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyre inner edges worn low

rattle on engine

rust on front brake discs

slight noise from nearside front hub

Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,612 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Engine leaking oil "suspect oil filter is insecure"

Fail 23 Nov 2010 97,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Engine leaking oil "suspect oil filter is insecure"

Rear n/s stop lamp will come on when tapped. However, when the brake is reapplied lamp inoperative.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,226 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,869 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 58,869 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,377 miles

Slight damage to offside rear road wheel outer edge.

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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HN52 CXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HN52 CXL, 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 HN52 CXL registered?

HN52 CXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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