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HX53 GEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,809 mi
Last recorded148,809 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 148,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake light outer lens slightly cracked lower end

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front tyres worn very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded and outer wall cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2017 148,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake light outer lens slightly cracked lower end

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front tyres worn very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box corroded and outer wall cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2016 140,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake light outer lens cracked

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and peelling off

Pass 26 Aug 2015 135,437 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box top skin peeling off

Pass 2 Sep 2014 132,478 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 132,477 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 112,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,671 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,694 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,819 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

front brakes binding slightly

long handbrake travel

number plates marked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,087 miles

Offside rear tyre on 2.0 mm,front and rear number plates just starting to delaminate.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,099 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,193 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 GEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GEU, 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 GEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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