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HX53 KTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,966 mi
Last recorded85,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 85,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,513 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 77,682 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,106 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,559 miles

exhaust back box is corroding but is not leaking gasses yet

Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust back box is corroding but is not leaking gasses yet

Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearsde rear tyre is slighly missaped

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,375 miles

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

nearsde rear tyre is slighly missaped

Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,214 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 10 May 2013 44,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer sidewall is cracking

offside front tyre has a cut in the outersidewall (not deep enough to reach cord or ply)

Pass 10 May 2013 44,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer sidewall is cracking

offside front tyre has a cut in the outersidewall (not deep enough to reach cord or ply)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,655 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 37,822 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside front tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,822 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside front tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,791 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,983 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,812 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,185 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 KTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTV, 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 KTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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