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KN03 HFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,864 mi
Last recorded149,864 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 HFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 149,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rad switch ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2020 147,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coolant light flashing

exhaust back box corroded

no reverse light

Fail 5 Jun 2020 147,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coolant light flashing

exhaust back box corroded

no reverse light

Pass 5 Jun 2019 145,824 miles

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

coolant light intermitant on dash coming on

Fail 4 Jun 2019 145,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant light intermitant on dash coming on

Pass 31 May 2018 143,440 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 143,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 139,030 miles

engine management lamp on

headlamps tarnishing

offside and nearside front wishbone arms corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2017 139,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management lamp on

headlamps tarnishing

offside and nearside front wishbone arms corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,368 miles

handbrake travel

headlamps tarnishing

rear brake balance

Fail 31 May 2016 128,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

handbrake travel

headlamps tarnishing

offside rear tyre worn to limit

rear brake balance

Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,889 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

rear tyres worn low

both headlamps tarnishing

management lamp on

Fail 2 Jun 2015 120,886 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both headlamps tarnishing

brake disks corroding

management lamp on

rear exhaust box corroding

rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,110 miles

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

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

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

managment lamp on

Fail 4 Jun 2014 110,105 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

hand brake travel

managment lamp on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,320 miles

front brake balance

front brake discs worn and corroded

management lamp on

Fail 6 Jun 2013 97,316 miles

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

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

front brake balance

front brake discs worn and corroded

management lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,362 miles

front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

hand brake travel

Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,301 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 78,296 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 66,526 miles

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

o/s rear door (not open)

wiper blades split

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,030 miles

superficial cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

perishing of both rear tyres.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,951 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,607 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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KN03 HFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN03 HFA, 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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KN03 HFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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