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SP03 HCD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,621 mi
Last recorded34,621 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 HCD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 34,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished/cut on oter parts of tread but no ply or cords exposed

nearside front tyre cracked/perished on outer parts of tread but no ply or cords exposed

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 28,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 21,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 21,885 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 20,500 miles

high level brake light not working.

slight judder at front brakes.

Pass 20 May 2010 18,438 miles

both front wiper blades are torn.

slight judder at front brakes.

Pass 22 May 2009 16,194 miles

offside front tyre tread at 2mm,edges worn to 0mm.

offside front wishbone;rear bush seperating.

Pass 23 May 2008 1,436 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 12,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,169 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 HCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

SP03 HCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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