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HW52 FOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,437 mi
Last recorded32,437 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,437 miles

front lower arm rear bushes perished and have slight movement

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 32,393 miles

Direction indicators not working not working when swicht on (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative dash bord lights not working on mot. (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 32,057 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jan 2015 27,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,220 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 24,220 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,633 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 23,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,074 miles

nearside front tyre cut but not exposing cords

Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,955 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 20,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 19,758 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 18,707 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,061 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 FOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

HW52 FOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is HW52 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 FOV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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