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HX53 GCV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,457 mi
Last recorded51,457 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,457 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,236 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,208 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,990 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,295 miles

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

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

advanced perishing rear tyres

part of high level brakelight not working

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,246 miles

part of high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,468 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 29,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,215 miles

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

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

both rear tyres persided

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 GCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HX53 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

HX53 GCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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