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HF53 EZE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,070 mi
Last recorded180,070 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EZE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 180,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 180,070 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 160,375 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 160,168 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 133,744 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 133,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,795 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 91,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,042 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,472 miles

coolant level low

Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,472 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,106 miles

ADVISE ONLY tail box corroded

STRONGLY ADVISE all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,615 miles

ADVISE ONLY all 4 brake discs showing signs of wear & corrosion

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 EZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EZE, 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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HF53 EZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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