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HW53 DVN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,950 mi
Last recorded91,950 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 91,950 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses cloudy and beam images cloudy also

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes cracked

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread and damage to inner sidewall

n/s/f wiper poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

rear wiper split

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 15 May 2015 91,940 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses cloudy and beam images cloudy also

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes cracked

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread and damage to inner sidewall

n/s/f wiper poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

rear wiper split

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2013 61,951 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 52,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,399 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,375 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,308 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,948 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,313 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 DVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DVN, 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 DVN registered?

HW53 DVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is HW53 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 DVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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