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AO53 HNG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,130 mi
Last recorded144,130 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HNG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 144,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2015 132,577 miles

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

front no plate cracked

grease around nearside front c.v boot

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear shocker damp

Pass 12 Aug 2014 121,194 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust silincer corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 104,805 miles

exhaust system is heavily corroded in places (may need attention soon)

horn button is slightly faulty but horn does work when pressed correctly

nerarside front seatbelt webbing is slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 90,546 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,736 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 26 Jun 2009 34,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,802 miles

under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,967 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,823 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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AO53 HNG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO53 HNG, 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 AO53 HNG registered?

AO53 HNG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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