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LR52 HFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,648 mi
Last recorded41,648 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 41,648 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 41,088 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 40,595 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 39,906 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 39,904 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 39,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 38,450 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 36,376 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 36,349 miles

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

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,199 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,755 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 33,675 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 11 Feb 2016 32,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,808 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2015 30,799 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 29,064 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 29,024 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,962 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 26,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,641 miles

n/s/f wiper starting to split

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2011 22,357 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust cat slow to ignite & emmisions fluctuate

hand brake operation slightly stiff

n/s/f tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,865 miles

rear axle bushs starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2009 18,299 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 3 Feb 2009 18,299 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,947 miles

slight gear box oil leak

wipers starting to split on ends

Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,117 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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LR52 HFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR52 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

LR52 HFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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