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HX53 GDU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,394 mi
Last recorded64,394 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 64,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 62,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 62,442 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FLEXI HOSES PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Fail 25 Sep 2023 62,442 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH HEADLAMPS NO BEAM IMAGE - CLOUDED LENSES (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER WALL CRACKED & EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FLEXI HOSES PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,826 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES BEGINNING TO PERISH - OUTER CASES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 55,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator fading. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp top mounts broken, but still secure

Fail 21 Apr 2020 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator fading. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp top mounts broken, but still secure

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 49,263 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 46,500 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm carrier bush split

both beam patterns poor

Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,319 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Offside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,941 miles

coolant leak

engine management light on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 43,941 miles

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

coolant leak

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,540 miles

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

brake fluid level low

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2014 40,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

brake fluid level low

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 34,978 miles

Coolant leak around radiator

EPC light on

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,970 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 25,970 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,838 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - different wheel type fitted to nearside front

rear number plate deteriorating - windscreen obstruction

Pass 15 Sep 2009 10,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 7,917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,964 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 GDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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