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HX53 LCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,125 mi
Last recorded66,125 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,125 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front headlight beam image poor

front brake pads worn low

Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front headlight beam image poor

front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn, inner discs corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,963 miles

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,687 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,643 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 37,643 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 32,201 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 32,201 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,949 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 24,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LCY 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 66.7%.

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 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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

HX53 LCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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