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HT53 MFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,358 mi
Last recorded83,358 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 MFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 83,358 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,194 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 76,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre earing uneven in tread area

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,067 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,301 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 61,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,600 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,144 miles

offside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,155 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,087 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,672 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,226 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre sidewall split, but not exposing cords

underside of body covered by trims

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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HT53 MFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT53 MFA, 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 HT53 MFA registered?

HT53 MFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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