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HF53 FBC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,106 mi
Last recorded161,106 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 161,106 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 155,805 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2023 151,763 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2023 151,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 147,482 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 147,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 137,621 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 132,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall has a cut. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 132,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall has a cut. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2018 120,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 108,479 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,865 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Not adjusting (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box corrded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box corrded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL illuminated

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,346 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,759 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,070 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 9 Jul 2010 58,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,775 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,077 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,810 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 23,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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