MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre has worn on outer edge
Rear exhaust box corroded
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre has worn on outer edge
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front headlamp lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre outside tyre wall has minor cut
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust box corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both front lamps (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working Both rear number plate lights (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front headlamp lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre outside tyre wall has minor cut
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust box corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipes coverd on tank and by trim
exchaust corrodied
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front wipers split
rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift
slight damage to os of front subframe
slight play in osf inner steering rack joint
both front lower arm rear bushes perishing
both rear shocker rubber dust covers unattacted
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advise, handbrake travel, nearly at stop.
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Repaired N/S Headlight aim adjuster
both front lower arm bushes starting to split
front brake pads low
hand brake travel high
wipers smear slightly
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
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MV03 HMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 HMY, 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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MV03 HMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 June 2003.
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