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HX53 FVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,049 mi
Last recorded58,049 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,087 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,966 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre worn low on tread - 2mm[legal limit 1.6mm] + worn lower on edges

cut in nearside front tyre innerwall

cut in offside front tyre innerwall

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,561 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on very inner edges-advise to replace.

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear very slightly out of shape-no action required.

Rear brake discs lightly coroded around edges.

Small stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

HX53 FVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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