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HX53 FUT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,525 mi
Last recorded91,525 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FUT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both headlight aim beam patterns weak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,773 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both headlight aims weak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,746 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,152 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 78,152 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern headlamps dirty offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,481 miles

radiator / coolant leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 73,481 miles

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

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

radiator / coolant leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,893 miles

front no. plate poor condition

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

rear no. plate poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2015 67,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front no. plate poor condition

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

rear no. plate poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,650 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)

n/s/r tyre low and in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2014 61,650 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre low and in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,900 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 6 Nov 2012 47,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 6 Nov 2012 47,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers poor

front wishbones rear bushes poor/split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,752 miles

Both front console rear bushes split.

Corrosion on both front brake discs.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,265 miles

all tyres generally low on tread

Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery light on

bung repair in nearside rear tyre tread

engine management light on

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 8 Sep 2006 17,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

battery light on

bung repair in nearside rear tyre tread

engine management light on

rear registration plate delaminating

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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HX53 FUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HX53 FUT, 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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HX53 FUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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