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152,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside front fog light glass cracked
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlights, no projected image (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside front fog light glass cracked
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays fitted covering testable items
Front Service brake excessively binding both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays fitted covering testable items
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front both headlamp images deteriorated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))
full under trays fitted covering testable items
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front both headlamp images deteriorated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))
full under trays fitted covering testable items
Front wiper blade`s starting to split but clear screen advise replacement soon
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (3.5.1i)
Front service brake imbalance high at 29%
Front wiper blade`s starting to split but clear screen advise replacement soon
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyre tread s getting low
slight drag on both front whheels
surface rust starting on sills
under side of vehicle shrouded preventing testing of all prescribed ares
Fuel system component leaking off side centre (7.2.3)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement near side front (3.5.1k)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement off side front (3.5.1k)
front tyre tread s getting low
surface rust starting on sills
under side of vehicle shrouded preventing testing of all prescribed ares
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side front (2.5.C.1a)
drag on both front wheels
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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AU53 HJA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 AU53 HJA, 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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AU53 HJA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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