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HY03 BUH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,102 mi
Last recorded123,102 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 BUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 123,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 122,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking near cooler under the floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 97,416 miles

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

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

Rear Bump stop(s) deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2024 97,416 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Bump stop(s) deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,815 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 83,638 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,352 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 80,352 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,589 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 77,589 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,627 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,296 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,045 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,230 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,476 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,202 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,927 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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HY03 BUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY03 BUH, 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 HY03 BUH registered?

HY03 BUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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