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HW52 FOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,469 mi
Last recorded48,469 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,583 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 47,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 46,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,617 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,037 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 43,418 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,704 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 40,628 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,213 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,213 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,574 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,626 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 32,605 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 29,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 27,142 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,323 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 FOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

HW52 FOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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