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HX53 FVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,870 mi
Last recorded92,870 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,870 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,016 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,326 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,285 miles

plastic trims fitted to underside of nearside and offside floorpans

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,285 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic trims fitted to underside of nearside and offside floorpans

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,121 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,736 miles

Both front brake discs coroded around edges.

Nearside rear indicator bulb starting to show white light to the rear.

Offside front outer brake pad worn down to 3mm.

Offside rear tyre has been puncture repaired.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,319 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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HX53 FVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX53 FVU, 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 HX53 FVU registered?

HX53 FVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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