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HF53 FAA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,914 mi
Last recorded83,914 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 83,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,064 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Bump stop badly deteriated

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 78,064 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop badly deteriated

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges - 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,105 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,927 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,915 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 59,126 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 59,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 56,249 miles

both front cv boots perrishing

Fail 17 Apr 2015 55,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,468 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,154 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorating but clear screen.

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 48,154 miles

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)

Both front wiper blades deteriorating but clear screen.

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,019 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,275 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,457 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,847 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on outside wall not to cords

Fail 2 Aug 2007 23,847 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut on outside wall not to cords

Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,453 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 19,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HF53 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

HF53 FAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HF53 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 FAA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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