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HX53 KSZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,937 mi
Last recorded108,937 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,937 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f brake pad getting low

n/s/r brake binding

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2024 108,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f brake pad getting low

n/s/r brake binding

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,398 miles

ADVISE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing COVER INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing COVER INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 100,398 miles

ADVISE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing COVER INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing COVER INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 90,954 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 90,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 71,163 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant around rad area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2019 71,163 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant around rad area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,179 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,274 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 56,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,164 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 54,163 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,120 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 52,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,943 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,728 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 24,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers worn

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on edges

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,416 miles

front wipers worn

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on edges

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,490 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,269 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

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

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