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HX53 KSO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,408 mi
Last recorded64,408 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KSO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,973 miles

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

engine breather hose collapsed

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp beam patterns poor/lens discoloured

osf indicator pale

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,441 miles

Both Front Tyres Only Just Legal--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

O/S/R Tyre Perishing-Getting Close To Legal Limit

Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

Fail 30 Sep 2011 45,441 miles

Both Front Tyres Only Just Legal--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre Perishing-Getting Close To Legal Limit

Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,912 miles

body damage n\s\f

Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage n\s\f

Pass 3 Oct 2009 38,443 miles

N/S/R tyre outer side wall heavily perished & tread worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2009 38,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R tyre outer side wall heavily perished & tread worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,557 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,301 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,138 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 24,981 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 KSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 KSO, 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 KSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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