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SP03 HAE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,804 mi
Last recorded105,804 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 HAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,852 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 97,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,808 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside need "T-Cutting" (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken possible strut top bearing, as this has also dislodged (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside low (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill general condition poor in other area's (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front wishbones (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

middle and back exhaust corroded

rear axle general condition poor

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

middle box and back box slightly corroded

nearside outter cill slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 97,349 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

middle box and back box slightly corroded

nearside outter cill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,394 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

back box slightly corroded

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

middle pipe slightly corroded

nearside outter cill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 94,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,449 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,424 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,102 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 81,425 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 76,540 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 76,540 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2008 65,777 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 65,777 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads at 1.6mm, 165/70/14t.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,286 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 55,286 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,517 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 45,517 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HAE, 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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SP03 HAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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