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OU53 HHR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,565 mi
Last recorded100,565 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HHR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 100,565 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,901 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 90,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,588 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 84,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,726 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,331 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,678 miles

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

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,320 miles

console bushes cracked/perished

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,356 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,290 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,914 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,283 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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OU53 HHR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU53 HHR, 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 OU53 HHR registered?

OU53 HHR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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