2003 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · HW53 DVL
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 128,936 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW53 DVL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2023
- 128,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW53 DVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (HW53 DVL) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
HW53 DVL Mileage History
- 28/06/2022126,976 mi
- 29/06/2022126,982 mi+6 mi
- 29/06/2023128,936 mi+1,954 mi
- 29/06/2023128,936 mi
Average of roughly 1,956 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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