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HX53 KPT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,279 mi
Last recorded211,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KPT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 211,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 211,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 193,567 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 193,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 169,865 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2017 169,864 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2016 148,555 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two small chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 123,311 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 123,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 100,066 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,497 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,126 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,626 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,374 miles

N/S inner cv gaiter is missing a clip

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre has slight cut in tread

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,817 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 45,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner 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 3 Oct 2009 41,568 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 41,568 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,588 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 35,588 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs for light corrosion

nsf inner tyre tread for wear

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,292 miles

front brake discs for light corrosion

nsf inner tyre tread for wear

Pass 30 Sep 2006 22,979 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 KPT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KPT, 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 KPT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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