MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
engine management light stayed on at start of test but went out
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.
N/S/F ROLLBAR LINK MINOR PLAY.
O/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.
WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Unable to open offside rear door
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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HF53 FBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 FBA, 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 FBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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