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HX53 KZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,374 mi
Last recorded71,374 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 71,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,903 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,577 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,771 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 54,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,440 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,364 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 KZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KZU, 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 KZU registered?

HX53 KZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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