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HY03 FKC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,265 mi
Last recorded100,265 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FKC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,265 miles

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Washers not working

Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,065 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Horn not working properly intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2020 80,662 miles

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

Rear exhaust poor rusty condition

Fail 8 Aug 2020 80,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust poor rusty condition

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 73,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 64,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2018 64,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 54,501 miles

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

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

front and rear pads look low ,advise wheels off inspection asap

Fail 12 Aug 2017 54,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

front and rear pads look low ,advise wheels off inspection asap

Pass 27 Aug 2016 47,320 miles

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,123 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,468 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,324 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,802 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre starting to wear inneredge

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 FKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FKC, 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 FKC registered?

HY03 FKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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