MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML illuminated
High pressure power steering pipe (at gearbox) damp
rear exhaust mount detached
stone chips in windscreen
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
power steering fluid level on min
rear wiper torn
small cut in offside front drop link upper ball joint gaiter
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
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
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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
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
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%
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)
both front tyres worn to 0mm at inner edges.(195/50/15v).
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SP03 HBC registered?
SP03 HBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2003.
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