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HW52 FCL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,096 mi
Last recorded149,096 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FCL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 149,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 144,222 miles

Nearside 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 devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

wheel fixings covered.

Fail 21 Jan 2025 144,211 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside 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 devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

undertrays fitted.

wheel fixings covered.

Pass 22 Jan 2024 139,745 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges, tread depths ok

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Fail 22 Jan 2024 139,727 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

advance travel, parking brake lever

both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges, tread depths ok

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2023 134,965 miles

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2021 125,946 miles

EML warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge, tyre is 8 years old, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advance parking brake lever travel

both front tyres, are 8 years old

Pass 24 Jan 2020 121,856 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 121,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 117,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,836 miles

engine malfunction warning illuminated

Fail 12 Feb 2018 112,826 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine malfunction warning illuminated

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,211 miles

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers concealing

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,077 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,038 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 50,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,355 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,275 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 62,034 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,034 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,745 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,401 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 41,401 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,128 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 30,128 miles

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

ns lower arm rear bush worn

nsr tyre at limit

osr tyre wearing thin

Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,692 miles

nail in nsf tyre

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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HW52 FCL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HW52 FCL, 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 HW52 FCL registered?

HW52 FCL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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