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PN03 HLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 HLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2018 88,192 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,392 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,599 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,855 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,228 miles

nearside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,409 miles

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

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

lower coolant radiator hose braket snapped, slight leak at radiator

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

lower coolant radiator hose braket snapped, slight leak at radiator

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,315 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,027 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 62,027 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,041 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,068 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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PN03 HLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc 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 PN03 HLJ, 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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PN03 HLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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