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HX53 LBK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,480 mi
Last recorded154,480 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 154,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. 185/60/14 88h Runway (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple sources - investigation req (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 149,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 149,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 141,705 miles

Front headlights beam image poor

Fail 21 Oct 2020 141,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front headlights beam image poor

Pass 15 Oct 2019 133,035 miles

Both front wishbones rear bushes perished

Both rear tyre treads slightly perished and worn on the inner edge

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 125,617 miles

All suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Small exhaust blow from front flexi point

Fail 28 Sep 2018 125,617 miles

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

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

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

All suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Small exhaust blow from front flexi point

Pass 7 Oct 2017 111,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Both tyres inner shoulder wearing smooth.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear coil springs corroded n/s o/s

Fail 8 Oct 2016 97,824 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear coil springs corroded n/s o/s

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,295 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console Bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,904 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outter sidewalls are slightly damaged!

exhaust backbox outter casing corroded!

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outter sidewalls are slightly damaged!

exhaust backbox outter casing corroded!

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,354 miles

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

o/s front tyre outer wall cut

plastic covers under floor

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,335 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,451 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 10 Oct 2007 18,046 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,249 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 LBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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