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HW53 FFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,704 mi
Last recorded102,704 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 102,704 miles

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

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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,195 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slight damage visible view to rear ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 97,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slight damage visible view to rear ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,619 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,699 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,468 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 48,468 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,819 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall but not showing cords

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,591 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,184 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,676 miles

slight wear on nearside front tyre outer edge

slight wear on offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 27 May 2009 30,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear on nearside front tyre outer edge

slight wear on offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,955 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,780 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)

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 FFZ 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 75%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

HW53 FFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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