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HW53 DVO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,820 mi
Last recorded118,820 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DVO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 118,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,109 miles

Front beam paterns weak

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

parking brake travel high

Fail 21 Sep 2016 114,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front beam paterns weak

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,218 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slightly corroded.o/s/r/brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slightly corroded.o/s/r/brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,483 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/fog light chipped.exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 96,913 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f/fog light lenze slightly cracked.r/exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,805 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f/fog light lenze slightly cracked.r/exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,909 miles

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

noise from front suspension

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 55,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,956 miles

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,183 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,606 miles

DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

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 DVO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

HW53 DVO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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