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HW52 FLR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,296 mi
Last recorded132,296 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 132,296 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 26 Aug 2020 132,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 20 Sep 2019 128,997 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 128,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 122,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

temp light flicking on/off

Fail 3 Aug 2018 122,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

temp light flicking on/off

Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,195 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 113,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack end (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 110,270 miles

Offside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,270 miles

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,152 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 103,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 93,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,840 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 64,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,694 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 25,784 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 FLR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FLR, 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 FLR registered?

HW52 FLR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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