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PL03 HBB

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,946 mi
Last recorded82,946 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HBB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,946 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,601 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 70,601 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,284 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 64,284 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,095 miles

front brake disc's in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2011 59,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,531 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,531 miles

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

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

Rear washer pipe broken under bonnet

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,939 miles

front/rear no plates poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,575 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 38,293 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,555 miles

O/S Front tyre is stricktly on the border line around the inner tread.

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 HBB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PL03 HBB, 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 PL03 HBB registered?

PL03 HBB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is PL03 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 HBB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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