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HX53 KRZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,861 mi
Last recorded169,861 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 169,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on the rear

Near side rear tyre has nail and wearing close to wear indicators

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 Aug 2017 158,298 miles

near side rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator

rear exhaust box outré skin deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2017 158,298 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator

rear exhaust box outré skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 150,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 150,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2015 146,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 146,107 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 137,148 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F driver seat beal slow retrack in return

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 137,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F driver seat beal slow retrack in return

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 129,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front fog light lense cracked.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

thorn in sidewall of tyre possible puncture if it is removed.(offside front)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 129,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.

front brake discs are lipped and worn

handbrake comes up slightly high.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front fog light lense cracked.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

thorn in sidewall of tyre possible puncture if it is removed.(offside front)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 116,703 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorating

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2012 116,703 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorating

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,786 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,490 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorating slightly

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,680 miles

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

Rear registration plate started to delaminate

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread low (3mm)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,434 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 KRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

HX53 KRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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