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HX53 LAE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,583 mi
Last recorded118,583 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,583 miles

rear tyres side wall cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2018 118,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,888 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight lip front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,347 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,817 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,624 miles

Front lower rear wishbone bushes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,530 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,624 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,456 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,275 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,355 miles

tested when wet

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 LAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

HX53 LAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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