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HW53 BZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,268 mi
Last recorded88,268 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 BZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 88,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,031 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 75,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,749 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,749 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 59,326 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,305 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 53,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 53,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 49,272 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,803 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2009 48,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,183 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 34,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,847 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 BZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HW53 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

HW53 BZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HW53 BZU safe to buy?

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