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HD53 FTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,968 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,896 miles

epc light on

Fail 1 Dec 2016 106,892 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working all three lights (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

epc light on

Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,992 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,543 miles

elbow leaking for clutch by clutch master cylinder

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,196 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,275 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 75,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn down to 3mm

both headlamps faded and badly scratched.will need replacing next m.o.t

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,898 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 46,243 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,773 miles

front pads on legal limit advise renew soon

n/s/f tyre down to 3 mm

o/s/r tyre down to 2 mm

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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HD53 FTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD53 FTV, 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 HD53 FTV registered?

HD53 FTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is HD53 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 FTV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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