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HX53 GDE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,751 mi
Last recorded45,751 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,751 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside headlamp lens misty

Rear number plate deteriorated

Small amount of damage to offside front wing and bumper

Spare tyre, pressure low

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,343 miles

nearside washer blocked, needs attention

offside front wing/bumper damaged

offside headlight plastic lens needs attention/cleaning

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside washer blocked, needs attention

offside front wing/bumper damaged

offside headlight plastic lens needs attention/cleaning

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,657 miles

front & rear no plates badly deteriated

nearside front screen washer not working

Fail 4 Oct 2011 38,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front & rear no plates badly deteriated

nearside front screen washer not working

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,992 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside head lamp has a temp repair.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 31,992 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,665 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,908 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,061 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 11,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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