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HX53 KRG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,148 mi
Last recorded55,148 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KRG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 55,147 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,727 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,519 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 43,519 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,954 miles

Nearside headlamp top mount broken.

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn very low on edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 31,089 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,057 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorating slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,054 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorating slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,315 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 KRG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KRG, 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 KRG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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