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HD53 FTZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,705 mi
Last recorded116,705 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,705 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs corroded lack of use (3.5.1i)

engine manegment light on

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Oct 2015 116,703 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs corroded lack of use (3.5.1i)

engine manegment light on

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

rear wiper split

Pass 1 May 2015 116,699 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

horn button hard to push horn does work

o/s rear tyre has slight tread distorsion

Fail 30 Apr 2015 116,697 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

horn button hard to push horn does work

o/s rear tyre has slight tread distorsion

Pass 4 Apr 2014 109,774 miles

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

both front brake discs becoming worn

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 109,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs becoming worn

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,954 miles

11% front brake imbalance

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower susp; arms rear bushes splitting

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2013 100,954 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

11% front brake imbalance

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower susp; arms rear bushes splitting

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2012 94,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,695 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,820 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 90,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2009 80,677 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,639 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 63,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,985 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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HD53 FTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HD53 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

HD53 FTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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