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HV52 WGM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,747 mi
Last recorded104,747 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 WGM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,747 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit is damaged/repaired

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

Rear exhaust box is badly corroded but not yet leaking gases

Rear reverse lamps not working

Fail 17 Sep 2019 104,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit is damaged/repaired

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

Rear exhaust box is badly corroded but not yet leaking gases

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,686 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 100,686 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Product on lenses giving low light and no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,008 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 97,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 88,537 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 88,537 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,140 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 77,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 71,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,005 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 65,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,966 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,190 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 42,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,115 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,180 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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HV52 WGM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HV52 WGM, 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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HV52 WGM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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