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PL03 HAA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,275 mi
Last recorded100,275 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HAA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 100,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 100,274 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,489 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Rear exhaust cassing corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,657 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Front h.lights poor beam image

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 84,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front h.lights poor beam image

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2018 84,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn bald on inside out of primary tread pattern.

Pass 15 May 2017 75,649 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 75,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,871 miles

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 69,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,829 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 56,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,339 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 10 May 2010 44,831 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,397 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,936 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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PL03 HAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PL03 HAA, 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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PL03 HAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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