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HW53 FFV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,528 mi
Last recorded122,528 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,528 miles

Front Both headlamp lenses tarnished/deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken away from exhaust but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 122,528 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Both headlamp lenses tarnished/deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken away from exhaust but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 117,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 117,905 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,808 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 113,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 110,475 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,149 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 107,149 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,974 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Coolant leak Lower radiator hose ()

Front Both tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both rear tyre's perished

Fail 25 Jul 2018 102,974 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Coolant leak Lower radiator hose ()

Front Both tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Both rear tyre's perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,052 miles

floor pans fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 91,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb h7 (1.7.5a)

floor pans fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 84,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,594 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,005 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,753 miles

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

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

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

tyre size 185/60/14

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,928 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,589 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 FFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

HW53 FFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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