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HY03 DPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,847 mi
Last recorded85,847 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 DPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 85,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,656 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,714 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,142 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,516 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,183 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 25,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 20,292 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front screen washer jet weak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,292 miles

Offside front screen washer jet weak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,458 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 18,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,986 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 DPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DPE, 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 DPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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