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HX53 GDZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,131 mi
Last recorded43,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear box deteriorated.N/S/F tyre worn slightly inner tread area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,316 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,053 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,780 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,478 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 24,478 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,177 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 GDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ registered?

HX53 GDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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