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PN03 HLP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

82,830 mi
Last recorded82,830 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 HLP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear wiper split

reverse light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2022 82,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear wiper split

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,639 miles

beam pattern weak

o/s cv boot clip insecure

slight bow front exhaut and bracket broken

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,082 miles

Clutch worn

NSR light cluster lense broken

OSR brake slight bind

Reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Clutch worn

NSR light cluster lense broken

OSR brake slight bind

Rear wiper split

Reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,136 miles

Clutch worn

NSR light cluster lense broken

Rear wiper split

Fail 23 Jul 2019 79,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Clutch worn

NSR light cluster lense broken

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,182 miles

Rear number plate water damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2018 78,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,762 miles

NS CV boot disconnected on small end

Rear number plate water damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2017 76,722 miles

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

NS CV boot disconnected on small end

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,329 miles

Rear number plate water damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil low

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,953 miles

NS wiper split on ends

NSF tyre worn on edges

Rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 29 Jul 2015 70,953 miles

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

NS wiper split on ends

NSF tyre worn on edges

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,181 miles

Rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,925 miles

Engine management light on

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

OSF tyre bald inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

OSF tyre bald inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,018 miles

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,153 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads look low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,601 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 54,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,566 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 51,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,246 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 HLP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 PN03 HLP, 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 HLP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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