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SE03 HFR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,450 mi
Last recorded172,450 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 HFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 172,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 172,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 168,295 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2016 168,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 158,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes not fitted in correctly

Pass 14 Feb 2014 154,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 154,073 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 128,991 miles

front regestration plate deterioraiting

offside front rack arm has slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2013 128,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front regestration plate deterioraiting

offside front rack arm has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2012 110,853 miles

Both front wiper blades severly split but still clearing screen.

Front number plate damaged , but still readable.

N\s\f brake effort distorted 25% ( brake judder).

O\s\f brake effort distorted.

Power steering warning light on when presented for test , light went off halfway through test.

o\s\r tyre worn inner & outer edges.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 110,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front wiper blades severly split but still clearing screen.

Emission test not carried out due to no histort of cambelt change.

Front number plate damaged , but still readable.

N\s\f brake effort distorted 25% ( brake judder).

O\s\f brake effort distorted.

Power steering warning light on when presented for test , light went off halfway through test.

o\s\r tyre worn inner & outer edges.

Fail 5 Feb 2011 88,638 miles

Clutch biting point high

Hand brake pulling quite high

N/s/f c.v boot slight seepage of grease

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

O/s/f + n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight bind on o/s/r wheel not showing on rolling road

Pass 5 Feb 2011 88,638 miles

Clutch biting point high

Hand brake pulling quite high

N/s/f c.v boot slight seepage of grease

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

O/s/f + n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight bind on o/s/r wheel not showing on rolling road

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,391 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 74,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,299 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 57,299 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,156 miles

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

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

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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SE03 HFR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE03 HFR, 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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SE03 HFR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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