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HX53 LCJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,524 mi
Last recorded77,524 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,524 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

both front lower arms corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 71,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front exhaust flexy

advise rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,961 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

oil leak

rear axle slight corrosion by axle bushes

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 65,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

oil leak

rear axle slight corrosion by axle bushes

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,786 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 57,269 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 55,816 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre slightly cracked and perished on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,165 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 54,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 52,335 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished on sidewall

rear silencer slightly deterated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,552 miles

both windscreen wipers split on edges

offside rear tyre starting to cracke and perish

Fail 31 May 2013 50,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside rear starting to crack and perish

Pass 31 May 2012 46,146 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 46,146 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,259 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 39,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,985 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 29,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,634 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 LCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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