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HY03 DHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,149 mi
Last recorded119,149 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 DHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,149 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 119,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,331 miles

Air noise noted around brake servo pipe/hose but no visible leaks found

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perished and devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wiper blades slightly smeary on screen

Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,331 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Air noise noted around brake servo pipe/hose but no visible leaks found

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perished and devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Wiper blades slightly smeary on screen

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 102,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,472 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 95,472 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside wiper blade slightly smeary on screen

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,709 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,671 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 80,671 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,335 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2013 66,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,413 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer in poor condition

water leak on radiator

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear shock/absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2011 55,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear shock/absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,915 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,991 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 40,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2007 35,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 27,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 DHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HY03 DHN, 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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HY03 DHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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