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HT53 AHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,327 mi
Last recorded163,327 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 AHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 163,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 163,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 146,059 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm Slight play

Rear Exhaust box skin deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2024 146,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm Slight play

Rear Exhaust box skin deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,102 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 126,258 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 126,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 120,400 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,805 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 116,791 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 114,272 miles

coil springs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 114,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 109,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,476 miles

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 104,476 miles

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

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,152 miles

both front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2015 95,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,378 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,829 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,339 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,222 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HT53 AHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HT53 AHN, 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 AHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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