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HW53 BZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,900 mi
Last recorded95,900 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 95,900 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,848 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 91,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,802 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,524 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,524 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,294 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,228 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 74,228 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,177 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,571 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges and perished

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Jul 2012 61,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

both front tyres worn low on edges and perished

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,716 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Offside wiper blade starting to split but still clears the windscreen effectively

Park brake lever has long travel

Fail 7 Jul 2011 49,716 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade starting to split but still clears the windscreen effectively

Park brake lever has long travel

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,395 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

offside rear tyrejust starting to perish on outter tread

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,065 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 BZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV registered?

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

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