MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
both front tyres wearing inner edge
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
both front tyres wearing on edges
exhaust back box corroded
offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside front wheel trim missing
rear brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
no oil on dipstick when presented
vehicle very difficult to start
no oil on dipstick when presented
vehicle very difficult to start
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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