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HF53 KMM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,448 mi
Last recorded79,448 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KMM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,448 miles

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

Underside of vehicle covered with plastic obscuring components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

underside of vehicle covered with plastic

Pass 22 Dec 2015 52,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover detatched

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,447 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 47,447 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,940 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 41,087 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 39,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,499 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,574 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 34,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,935 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 28,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front wheel alignment requires checking

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,216 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 14,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 11,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,352 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 KMM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KMM, 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 KMM registered?

HF53 KMM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HF53 KMM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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