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HV52 ZPJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,098 mi
Last recorded57,098 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,098 miles

Front Number plate has cracks

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

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 57,096 miles

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

Front Number plate has cracks

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

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,620 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 48,620 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it and is perished/splitting

Offside Front tyre is worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre is perished/splitting

rear exhaust section is rusty/deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 41,911 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing both rear and offside front wheels have one bolt missing each (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it and is perished/splitting

Offside Front tyre is worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre is perished/splitting

rear exhaust section is rusty/deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,146 miles

Front brake discs are slightly rusty/deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are slightly rusty/deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,787 miles

both rear tyres cracks in outer tread

rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 25,784 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracks in outer tread

rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 24,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 3 May 2012 22,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 22,209 miles

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

front brake discs rusty.

front wipers rubber blade split.

rear exhaust box - rusty.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,526 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,474 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,322 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,943 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 ZPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HV52 ZPJ, 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 HV52 ZPJ registered?

HV52 ZPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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