MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear shock absorber cover/stops adrift.
exhaust corroded
hand brake travel high
osr wheel binding
rear wiper poor
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.
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.
nearside rear bump stop broken †
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear bump stop broken †
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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