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HX53 KTC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,325 mi
Last recorded156,325 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 156,325 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 156,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 152,181 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - slight discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides - rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 149,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 149,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lenses on both headlamps slightly deteriorated - not affecting light output

Pass 18 Jan 2018 144,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

headlight pattern very poor close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in steering joints

Fail 17 Jan 2018 144,075 miles

Central Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

headlight pattern very poor close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in steering joints

Pass 17 Jan 2017 137,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre perished tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 137,071 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre perished tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 129,427 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2016 129,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,451 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 119,182 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust back box corroded

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 113,381 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,216 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no oil on dipstick when presented

vehicle very difficult to start

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,089 miles

no oil on dipstick when presented

vehicle very difficult to start

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,972 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deep cut/split in nearside front tyre tread

engine oil level low

nail in nearside rear tyre & found very low on pressure

Fail 11 Mar 2010 79,688 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deep cut/split in nearside front tyre tread

engine oil level low

nail in nearside rear tyre & found very low on pressure

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,200 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to come adrift

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,556 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 KTC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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