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HX53 LDO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,782 mi
Last recorded70,782 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LDO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 70,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight free play top suspension mount

Pass 17 Sep 2024 60,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 52,384 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 52,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 44,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 43,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 43,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,192 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,668 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 42,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front, affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,889 miles

Front Tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,977 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on boder (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,759 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 37,759 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,536 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,195 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,669 miles

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

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

small splits to both wipers

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,100 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 29,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,489 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,921 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 LDO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 LDO registered?

HX53 LDO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is HX53 LDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 LDO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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