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HW03 FBV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,905 mi
Last recorded57,905 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,905 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel Trims and under Trays fitted so limiting inspection of security of Wheel Nuts and Brake Pipes Underside.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 57,905 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel Trims and under Trays fitted so limiting inspection of security of Wheel Nuts and Brake Pipes Underside.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 11 Jan 2019 54,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,888 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,118 miles

front tyres slight wearing inner edges

rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres slight wearing inner edges

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,135 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 40,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,467 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 30,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,237 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 13,662 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,136 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 FBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW03 FBV, 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 HW03 FBV registered?

HW03 FBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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