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SP03 HBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,430 mi
Last recorded109,430 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,455 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,653 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,641 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 74,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 68,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,622 miles

front wheels binding slightly

Fail 6 May 2011 62,517 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wheels binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,175 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,172 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,785 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 HBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

SP03 HBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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