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SP03 HBF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

175,154 mi
Last recorded175,154 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 HBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 175,154 miles

Accident damage to the NSR door and wheel arch area

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OS body undertray insecure but not likely to detach

OSF wing corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2025 175,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Accident damage to the NSR door and wheel arch area

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OS body undertray insecure but not likely to detach

OSF wing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 168,132 miles

Accident damage to the NSR door,NSR wheel arch and the NS outer sill area

Coil spring corroded Both rear and the OSF spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 168,120 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Accident damage to the NSR door,NSR wheel arch and the NS outer sill area

Coil spring corroded Both rear and the OSF spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 159,820 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS outer sill areas weak with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 154,339 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 154,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,265 miles

Accident damage to the NSR wheel arch

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 147,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Accident damage to the NSR wheel arch

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,652 miles

Accident damage to the NSR door and wheelarch

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 144,634 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to the NSR door and wheelarch

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,053 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 139,053 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 134,454 miles

Under trays fitted

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 134,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,499 miles

Accident damage to the NSR wheelarch area

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front NS and OS brake disc,dust shields corroded

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

OS headlight lens frosted

OSF tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NS and OS (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,495 miles

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

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

Accident damage to the NSR wheelarch area

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front NS and OS brake disc,dust shields corroded

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

OS headlight lens frosted

OSF tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NS and OS (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 129,549 miles

O/S/F HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN

Fail 21 Mar 2016 129,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN

Pass 23 Mar 2015 122,863 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre is wearing uneven on the inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 122,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre is wearing uneven on the inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 113,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 107,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 107,938 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 102,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 92,798 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 92,796 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,922 miles

nearside rear tyre tread becoming out of shape.

rear brakes are sticking on.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,315 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 HBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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