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HY03 FKA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,478 mi
Last recorded85,478 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 85,477 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,453 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 77,240 miles

Emissions not tested Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,054 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

handbrake lever high

o-s-f tyre on 1.6mm

rear axle corroded and bushes perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 70,031 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

handbrake lever high

o-s-f tyre on 1.6mm

rear axle corroded and bushes perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,479 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,434 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,595 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,405 miles

rear tyres starting to perish (cracks in tread)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 42,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,292 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,799 miles

High level brake light not fully functioning.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bumpstops perished

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,867 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 24,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 FKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

HY03 FKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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