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HX53 FVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,341 mi
Last recorded140,341 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 138,411 miles

Park brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,334 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,356 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,299 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,804 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,477 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges and low on tread

Fail 25 Sep 2017 95,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front and offside rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges and low on tread

Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,213 miles

both front tyres starting to wear slightly on inner edges

both headlight aim beam patterns weak

nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes perishing/weak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perished on outer sidewall

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2016 89,149 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to wear slightly on inner edges

both headlight aim beam patterns weak

front brake discs wearing low

nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes perishing/weak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perished on outer sidewall

play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link arms

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,321 miles

both front tyres worn thin on inside edges

front headlamps lenses poor condition and poor beam picture quality

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wall poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,409 miles

some wear / play in nearside front anti roll bar link

some wear in front lower suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,623 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 55,623 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,442 miles

both rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,888 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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HX53 FVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HX53 FVG, 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 HX53 FVG registered?

HX53 FVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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