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HX53 LDC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,356 mi
Last recorded90,356 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,007 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,576 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 61,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner faces of brake disc's corroded

coolant leak radiator lower hose

play felt in offside of steering rack inner joint

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,277 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 43,277 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)

rear silencer corroded

slight cracking around tread of rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

front o/s and n/s tyres very worn on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres starting to perish in tread areas

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,659 miles

front tyres worn on edges

plastic under body covers

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,409 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

plastic under body covers

some imbalance in front brake operation

Fail 17 Aug 2010 25,409 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

plastic under body covers

some imbalance in front brake operation

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,254 miles

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

plastic under body covers

Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,322 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,909 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,568 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 LDC 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 73.3%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

HX53 LDC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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