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HW53 BZT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,640 mi
Last recorded71,640 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 BZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight aims only just met requirements.

Headlights misty.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,188 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 64,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front headlamp aims are misty.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front headlamps misty

Fail 23 Nov 2016 59,061 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front headlamps misty

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,173 miles

engine management lamp on

front suspension bushes weak

osr tyre 2mm

Fail 11 Nov 2015 53,173 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

front suspension bushes weak

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2014 46,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,229 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 41,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 38,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,330 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,590 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,820 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 27,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,494 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,628 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,217 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 BZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HW53 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

HW53 BZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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