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HW52 FLG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,315 mi
Last recorded43,315 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FLG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,315 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 43,312 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,166 miles

offside front tyre andoffside rear tyre perishing cracks/splits in sidewall and tread 185/60/14/82t

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre heavily cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,509 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 39,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,339 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 39,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,923 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 19,129 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,019 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 8,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 8,954 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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HW52 FLG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HW52 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

HW52 FLG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is HW52 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 FLG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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