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AO53 HNC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,393 mi
Last recorded101,393 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HNC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 94,674 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 89,995 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,275 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,979 miles

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 2 Oct 2018 79,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,901 miles

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cuts in both front tyres but not yet to fail criteria

floor covers fitted

front brake pipes coated with grease

pressure regulator of fuel filter starting to corrode. modified type available which is one unit

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,725 miles

corrosion starting n/s/r spring

floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,563 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock dust covers loose

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,081 miles

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

front pads at about 5mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,635 miles

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

silocone stuck to screen in sweep but only 39mm wide(40mm is fail criteria)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,909 miles

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

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,282 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,557 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 47,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,274 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 40,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,551 miles

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

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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AO53 HNC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO53 HNC, 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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AO53 HNC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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