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HX53 LBN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 137,329 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 137,329 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine dip stick totally dry (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 135,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 135,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 128,546 miles

both headlapms dull

engine management lamp on

engine oily

Pass 22 May 2014 122,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch partially seized

both rear shock absorbers dust covers dropped

rear silencer delaminatwed

slight sweat around servo vacuum pipe

Fail 22 May 2014 122,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch partially seized

both rear shock absorbers dust covers dropped

rear silencer delaminatwed

slight sweat around servo vacuum pipe

Pass 28 May 2013 112,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wet conditions

Fail 24 May 2013 112,860 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wet conditions

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,578 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 100,578 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 87,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes (rear) perished and will soon need replacing

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,370 miles

Nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

STRONG ADVISE:Offside wingmirror lense cracked

Slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim-Tyre under-inflated

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,176 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 42,176 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,686 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 31,686 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)

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 LBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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