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HW03 EBD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,235 mi
Last recorded79,235 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,346 miles

Headlights faded

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 71,346 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlights faded

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,390 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 67,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 67,279 miles

near side rear tyre in poor condition

off side front tyre worn on edge

off side rear shock absorber damp

pulley belt starting to perish

Fail 29 May 2018 67,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front brake hoses starting to perish

near side rear tyre in poor condition

off side front tyre worn on edge

off side rear shock absorber damp

pulley belt starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,691 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 59,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,433 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,272 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 45,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,816 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Fail 13 Feb 2009 32,816 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,381 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,204 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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HW03 EBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HW03 EBD, 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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HW03 EBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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