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HX53 LCZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,995 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 102,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,835 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER BOX.

O/S HEADLAMP LENS DETERIORATED

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 93,655 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure MOUNTING POINTS BROKEN (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT OF VEHICLE.

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER BOX.

O/S HEADLAMP LENS DETERIORATED

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,980 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

REAR SILENCER BOX RUSTY

SURFACE RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 90,980 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

REAR SILENCER BOX RUSTY

SURFACE RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 27 May 2015 82,497 miles

outer edge of nearside door mirror glass damaged.

rear silencer box corroded.

Fail 26 May 2015 82,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

outer edge of nearside door mirror glass damaged.

rear silencer box corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,467 miles

DETERIORATION OF OUTER CASING OF REAR SILENCER BOX.

INTERMITTENT FAULT IN ELECTRONIC OPERATION OF DOOR LOCKS.

N/S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 69,467 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DETERIORATION OF OUTER CASING OF REAR SILENCER BOX.

INTERMITTENT FAULT IN ELECTRONIC OPERATION OF DOOR LOCKS.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ONLY JUST MEETS LEGAL REQUIREMENT.

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES

Pass 23 May 2013 58,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 23 May 2013 58,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,501 miles

nearside rear tyre is on 2 mm and is perishing

offside rear tyre is on 1,6mm and tyre is perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,938 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,798 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 31,798 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,121 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 LCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LCZ, 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 LCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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