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HX53 KPP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KPP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 95,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 92,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,942 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,218 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,224 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 67,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,830 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 63,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive not tested due to missfire (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,961 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,539 miles

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,313 miles

fuse box cover missing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 53,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

fuse box cover missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,564 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,438 miles

nearside washer jet weak

offside rear side light dim

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,306 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,256 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 KPP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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