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SP03 FHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,098 mi
Last recorded70,098 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 FHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,181 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,501 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,136 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 67,134 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlights have blurred images on beam tester. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Doesn't open from inside or outside. Nib stuck down. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 65,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flex . (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output At nearside & offside front. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 59,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flex. (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 59,541 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flex. (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 56,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,887 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 54,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2013

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,510 miles

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

slight bind from o/s/r wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,510 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight bind from o/s/r wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,608 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 41,387 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 41,387 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 May 2009 38,005 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 34,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2008 34,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,520 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 28,801 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SP03 FHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SP03 FHK, 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 SP03 FHK registered?

SP03 FHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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