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HD53 MFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,354 mi
Last recorded70,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,354 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 64,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,095 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Dec 2013 44,095 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,244 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 32,244 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 26,022 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 26,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,228 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,261 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 15,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,001 miles

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,563 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 MFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

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

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