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HD53 FUH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,800 mi
Last recorded128,800 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 128,800 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 125,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,159 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 115,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 109,084 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 109,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,606 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,689 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,700 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 53,878 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 47,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2012 40,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 32,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 26,698 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,194 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,060 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 FUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

HD53 FUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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