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HY03 FKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,090 mi
Last recorded153,090 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 153,090 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 153,089 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust not connected (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 149,872 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 8 Oct 2015 149,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 5 Aug 2015 149,801 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 142,754 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 142,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,035 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 126,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearide front and offside front wipers slightly split but still clear the screen effectively

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges. nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,899 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,371 miles

Rear washer inop.

All wheel bolt covers missing.

NSF Console bush beginning to split.

OSF Console bush beginning to split.

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge.

OSR Tyre has small cut in side wall.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 101,371 miles

All wheel bolt covers missing.

NSF Console bush beginning to split.

OSF Console bush beginning to split.

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge.

OSR Tyre has small cut in side wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear washer inop.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 89,378 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear bumpstops both snapped

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,378 miles

rear bumpstops both snapped

Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,605 miles

Inner rear wishbone bushes starting to split

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer wall

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Small cut in offside rear flexible brake pipe(on caliper)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,605 miles

Inner rear wishbone bushes starting to split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer wall

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Small cut in offside rear flexible brake pipe(on caliper)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,447 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped and coroded around edges.

Front brake pads worn down to 4mm.

Nearside rear suspension bump stop detatched.

Rear brake pads worn down to 3mm.

Rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corode.

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Very slight play in nearside section of steering rack.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,043 miles

rear number plate delaminating

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 FKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

HY03 FKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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