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HV52 ZPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,394 mi
Last recorded90,394 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 ZPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 90,394 miles

front brake hoses starting to crack

front headlamps poor condition

front shock absorbers slight leak

Front exhaust flexi slight blow and system corroded

engine lumpy on idle

front and rear number plate poor condition

front suspension lower arm rear bushes soft and have play

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner side wall

Fail 13 May 2016 90,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front exhaust flexi slight blow and system corroded

engine lumpy on idle

front and rear number plate poor condition

front brake hoses starting to crack

front headlamps poor condition

front shock absorbers slight leak

front suspension lower arm rear bushes soft and have play

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 15 May 2015 84,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 84,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,150 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

wiper blades split

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,346 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

wiper blades split

Fail 28 Jun 2010 54,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes starting to split away

nearside rear tyre cuts & wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes starting to split away

nearside rear tyre cuts & wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,916 miles

nearside front lower Suspension arm has rear bush starting to split away

offside front lower Suspension arm has rear bush starting to split away

Fail 19 Jun 2009 47,804 miles

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

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

nearside front lower Suspension arm has rear bush starting to split away

offside front lower Suspension arm has rear bush starting to split away

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 39,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 32,634 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 32,634 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 29,340 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 29,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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