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HW53 FGP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,020 mi
Last recorded75,020 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FGP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,020 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 75,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,425 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,425 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 67,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,621 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,887 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,571 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Rear (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Rear tyres starting to lose shape

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,903 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,405 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 45,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,924 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,418 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,205 miles

front tyres worn

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 1 Nov 2010 28,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,192 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,162 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,983 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 FGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

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

Is HW53 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 FGP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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