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SP03 HBC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,889 mi
Last recorded104,889 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 HBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 104,889 miles

EML illuminated

High pressure power steering pipe (at gearbox) damp

rear exhaust mount detached

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,889 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML illuminated

High pressure power steering pipe (at gearbox) damp

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate by hand

rear exhaust mount detached

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2015 98,796 miles

power steering fluid level on min

rear wiper torn

small cut in offside front drop link upper ball joint gaiter

Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,958 miles

both headlamps have a poor beam image

engine light on

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn very low on outer edges(195/50r15)

slight power steering fluid leak

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2014 92,958 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

engine light on

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn very low on outer edges(195/50r15)

headlamp output poor

slight power steering fluid leak

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,386 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,767 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 70,634 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 70,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wish bone rear buses fitted at wrong angles

Fail 5 May 2011 58,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 7 May 2010 45,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

service brake only just met the required brake efficency. 50%

Fail 7 May 2010 45,214 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 32,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,605 miles

both front tyres worn to 0mm at inner edges.(195/50/15v).

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,388 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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SP03 HBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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