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HV52 ZRG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 106,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered inner egde

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered inner egde

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,692 miles

r/box of exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,690 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps cloudy

r/box of exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,513 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,513 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,530 miles

engine torque reaction bush perished

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs worn

exhaust poor condition

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,388 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs worn

exhaust poor condition

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,882 miles

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

off side rear tyre poor condition

plastic under trays

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Jul 2011 60,882 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side rear tyre poor condition

plastic under trays

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 54,843 miles

plastic tray on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2009 49,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,333 miles

Oil leak from dipstick tube (dipstick not in correctly)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,816 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,045 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 ZRG 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 65.2%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

HV52 ZRG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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