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SV03 HGL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HGL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,604 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner and outer treads

Fail 9 Mar 2020 95,604 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner and outer treads

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,138 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,137 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 87,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,981 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,328 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 82,328 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,169 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 76,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 68,178 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 61,321 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 61,319 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 52,828 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 43,549 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 43,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,895 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 34,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 24,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 10 May 2006 24,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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SV03 HGL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SV03 HGL, 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 SV03 HGL registered?

SV03 HGL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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