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HN53 YAX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YAX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 133,001 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 132,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 125,540 miles

engine management light on during test

Fail 17 May 2018 125,528 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 110,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight leaks from engine and gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 108,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,123 miles

rear box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 68,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,448 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 29 Jun 2010 52,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,815 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 35,815 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,617 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2007 25,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,593 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 18,593 miles

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

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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HN53 YAX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN53 YAX, 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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HN53 YAX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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