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VX53 HVH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,068 mi
Last recorded93,068 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HVH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,068 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,280 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,622 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,438 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 54,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,705 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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VX53 HVH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VX53 HVH, 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 VX53 HVH registered?

VX53 HVH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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