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HW52 FLH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,116 mi
Last recorded55,116 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FLH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 55,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back box corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,192 miles

Back box exhaust corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low.

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (185.60.R 14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 45,192 miles

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

Back box exhaust corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low.

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (185.60.R 14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,414 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust deteriorating

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,049 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2017 38,049 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management light on dash

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,150 miles

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

both headlights deteriorating

engine management light on

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2016 34,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both headlights deteriorating

engine management light on

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre deteriorating/cracking slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2015 30,900 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre deteriorating/cracking slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 24,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,997 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre deteriorating/cracking recommend replace

Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,439 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 13,763 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 12,075 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 7,691 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 FLH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FLH, 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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HW52 FLH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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