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HX53 FVO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,476 mi
Last recorded169,476 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FVO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 169,476 miles

Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge heavily worn bald close to cords showing through (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

headlights deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2017 169,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge heavily worn bald close to cords showing through (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

headlights deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2016 153,539 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy at time of test when rotated

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2015 148,861 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear and centre exhaust system ADVANCED corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2015 148,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear and centre exhaust system ADVANCED corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2014 146,822 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 145,220 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 145,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 136,342 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Very Thin On Inner Edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 127,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,499 miles

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

Rear shock absorber cover/stops adrift.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 102,558 miles

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel high

osr wheel binding

rear wiper poor

Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,291 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 80,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop detatched.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer tread - Advise to replace both rear tyres ASAP.

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Two small stonechips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,613 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop detatched.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread.

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer tread - Advise to replace both rear tyres ASAP.

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Two small stonechips in windscreen.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,030 miles

nearside rear bump stop broken †

Fail 29 Sep 2006 60,030 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop broken †

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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HX53 FVO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 HX53 FVO, 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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HX53 FVO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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