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HX53 KZZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,328 mi
Last recorded64,328 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,328 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2018 64,328 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,597 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2017 60,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on limits

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,966 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,698 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs lipped

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,810 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,929 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)

both rear tyres quite badly perished

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,622 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,017 miles

Offside front inner wheel rim slightly dented

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,565 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,192 miles

long hand and footbrake travel

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 KZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

HX53 KZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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