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HW53 BZR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,839 mi
Last recorded124,839 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 BZR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 124,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,810 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 111,810 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,054 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

front No plate starting to delaminate

front brake pads low

n/s headlight glass discoloured

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,707 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 86,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,862 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,773 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads 2mm both rear tyres on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,361 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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HW53 BZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW53 BZR, 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 HW53 BZR registered?

HW53 BZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is HW53 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 BZR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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