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MV03 HMY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

253,143 mi
Last recorded253,143 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 HMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 253,143 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2018 253,069 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2018 253,054 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 220,699 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 220,699 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 204,049 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2016 204,037 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 186,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 186,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 165,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 165,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 165,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 152,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 152,835 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 141,671 miles

front wipers split

rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

slight damage to os of front subframe

slight play in osf inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Feb 2011 126,152 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

both rear shocker rubber dust covers unattacted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,195 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 109,195 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,541 miles

Repaired N/S Headlight aim adjuster

Pass 22 Feb 2008 78,038 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

front brake pads low

hand brake travel high

wipers smear slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,169 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 53,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,922 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 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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