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HG53 UKW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 80,918 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

underseal applied

Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 57,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,720 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 54,812 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,287 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 52,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,637 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 38,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,842 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 10 Sep 2012 25,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,832 miles

all tyres on vehicle perishing

front brake disks pitted on outer face

Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 7,588 miles

slight play in top colume mounting

Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,985 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 5,529 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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HG53 UKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HG53 UKW, 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 HG53 UKW registered?

HG53 UKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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