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VU03 HHE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 HHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,424 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 93,424 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,234 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 83,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,061 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,359 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 60,355 miles

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,426 miles

Front tyres age cracked and very close to wear bars

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and rear box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,253 miles

age related cracks to both front tyres. rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust corroded

slight age cracks to all tyres

Fail 18 Mar 2015 52,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust corroded

slight age cracks to all tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,903 miles

exhaust bck box corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 47,903 miles

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

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

exhaust bck box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,254 miles

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)

age cracking to both rear tyres

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,176 miles

Age cracking to rear tyres

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,371 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,038 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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VU03 HHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VU03 HHE, 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 VU03 HHE registered?

VU03 HHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 HHE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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