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FJ53 HMA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,099 mi
Last recorded154,099 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,099 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 154,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 149,002 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 149,002 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 141,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 137,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,305 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 125,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 118,497 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 118,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 110,612 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 95,411 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETIORATED

Fail 1 Oct 2011 95,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETIORATED

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise to monitor front tyre tread depths on 3mm at the moment

Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,020 miles

partial examination of n/s/r & o/s/r adult seat belts.(child seats fitted).

security of o/s/r child seat.

slight distortion of n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,420 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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FJ53 HMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ53 HMA, 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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FJ53 HMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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