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HK53 EVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 EVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 99,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 87,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure mountings damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,778 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread end of registration plate broken off (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and sidewalls starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and sidewalls starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 79,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread end of registration plate broken off (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and sidewalls starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and sidewalls starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 76,310 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,037 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 58,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 51,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,760 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,379 miles

All tyres worn close to MOT limits

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,759 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,019 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,551 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,051 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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HK53 EVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK53 EVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK53 EVL registered?

HK53 EVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is HK53 EVL safe to buy?

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