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HX53 LDL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,198 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise nearside front tyre cut but not showing cords

Fail 28 Feb 2014 72,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise nearside front inner c.v joint bolt loose

advise nearside front tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 8 May 2013 70,706 miles

Both headlamps poor beam patterns. Lenses clouded.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,475 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,691 miles

nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside or outside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,237 miles

rear tyres perishing and cracking

slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 3 Sep 2007 32,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perishing and cracking

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,561 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 LDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL registered?

HX53 LDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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