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LR52 HFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,947 mi
Last recorded91,947 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 HFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 91,947 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Nearside front outer wheel arch rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2023 90,809 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inadequately repaired (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Outer Wheel Arch rusty nearside front

Pass 23 May 2022 88,272 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 88,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,989 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corrosion

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,644 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,552 miles

n/s/rear silencer casing adrift

rear silencer corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,306 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r wheel cylinder has signs of fluid in the general area (possible leak)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2017 70,306 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r wheel cylinder has signs of fluid in the general area (possible leak)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,082 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,500 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 62,500 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,677 miles

near side front tyre perrished inner tread

off side front tyre low outer edge

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2013 56,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre perrished inner tread

off side front tyre low outer edge

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,672 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,571 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 50,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,772 miles

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

unable to inspec brakepipes due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,772 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

unable to inspec brakepipes due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,191 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,066 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,526 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 22,526 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)

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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LR52 HFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LR52 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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What year was LR52 HFA registered?

LR52 HFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LR52 HFA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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