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HW52 FLM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,303 mi
Last recorded106,303 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glazed/misted (1.7.5a)

Nearside front, nearside rear & offside rear passenger belts are all slow to retract/slightly defective retracting

Noise from auxiliary pulley belt area (poss idler pulley bearing defective) when engine at natural idle. Advise further investigation to confirm fault.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glazed/misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Scratched/shaded area in windscreen but not causing a significant restriction to view

Oil leak Advise further investigation to confirm source(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no obvious gas loss at time of test

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components including wheel fixings

Fail 17 Jan 2018 106,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view pivoting on spoiler for lack of contact (incorrect blade fitment) (8.2.1c)

Engine Management Light (EML/MIL) on display indicating a fault

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted/glazed slightly affecting image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper smears/not clearing fully

Nearside front, nearside rear & offside rear passenger belts are all slow to retract/slightly defective retracting

Noise from auxiliary pulley belt area (poss idler pulley bearing defective) when engine at natural idle. Advise further investigation yo confirm fault.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted/glazed slightly affecting image (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Advise further investigation to confirm source(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no obvious gas loss at time of test

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components including wheel fixings

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,294 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 102,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,494 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 96,422 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,572 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,572 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 80,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,309 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 61,309 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 46,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 36,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 24,452 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 7,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 7,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 5,895 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 FLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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