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HK53 EVT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,391 mi
Last recorded114,391 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 EVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 114,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both nearside tyre valves are perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box is corroded and de-laminated but not leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,896 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear,nearside front and offside front tyres perished

Offside front and offside rear worn to excess outer edges

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside rear,nearside front and offside front tyres perished

Offside front and offside rear worn to excess outer edges

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,268 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 97,185 miles

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield above rear silencer is insecure.

Pass 4 May 2013 90,262 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,712 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,945 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 64,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,097 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,548 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,362 miles

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

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 EVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EVT, 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 HK53 EVT registered?

HK53 EVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is HK53 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 EVT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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