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HF53 EYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,794 mi
Last recorded106,794 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,007 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 104,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,915 miles

Front exhaust deteriorating

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 85,908 miles

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

Front exhaust deteriorating

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,576 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 72,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,845 miles

Nearside Front inner edge wear

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,482 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Fail 13 Oct 2016 44,481 miles

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

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,285 miles

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

Nearside dip beam image slight distortion

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lip (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 39,285 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside dip beam image slight distortion

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lip (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

coolant low

oil low

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,787 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 34,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,412 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 33,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,607 miles

nearside rear door will not open

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,867 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,795 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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HF53 EYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HF53 EYU, 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 HF53 EYU registered?

HF53 EYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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