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MV03 HMA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,043 mi
Last recorded99,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 HMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 99,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,472 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 93,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,386 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 11 Jul 2017 84,386 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,068 miles

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

engine light on

rear exhaust slightly deteriated/ outer skinns rusting

Fail 10 Jun 2016 75,068 miles

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust slightly deteriated/ outer skinns rusting

Fail 8 Jul 2015 65,939 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine light on

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,939 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,720 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,506 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2011 41,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,560 miles

front discs pitted on inside edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r disc pitted on inside edge

Fail 26 Aug 2010 36,560 miles

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

front discs pitted on inside edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r disc pitted on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,834 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,499 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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MV03 HMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV03 HMA, 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 MV03 HMA registered?

MV03 HMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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