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HX53 KTF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,426 mi
Last recorded57,426 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KTF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2025 57,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S+O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,117 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,496 miles

Central Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,023 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,403 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,834 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,411 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 8,758 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 KTF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

HX53 KTF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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