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HK53 EUU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,597 mi
Last recorded83,597 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 EUU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 78,152 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2020 78,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,140 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 67,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 67,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 63,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 63,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,324 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,887 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,206 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear mount bushes weak

both headlamp lenes faded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 53,206 miles

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)

both front lower suspension arms rear mount bushes weak

both headlamp lenes faded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,013 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,195 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,542 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,745 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,882 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

n/s/f tyre perrished

o/s/f tyre perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,314 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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HK53 EUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HK53 EUU, 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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HK53 EUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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