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HT53 AHL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,856 mi
Last recorded114,856 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 AHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 114,856 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2025 107,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2025 107,032 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 102,779 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 101,598 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 101,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,185 miles

Abs unit damp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2021 100,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Abs unit damp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, nail in tread, 165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2020 99,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall, 165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake hose covered in grease

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front lamp lens cracked

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

Offside Rear brake hose covered in grease

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

abs unit covered in grease

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2019 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp unit

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 97,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp unit

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 95,702 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 95,702 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 93,645 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 15 May 2017 93,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2016 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2015 85,016 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 78,051 miles

Coolant leak (fan switch)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre slighly out of shape and perished

Pass 28 May 2013 68,981 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 54,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,389 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 22,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HT53 AHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HT53 AHL, 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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HT53 AHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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