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HX53 LDY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,830 mi
Last recorded80,830 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,830 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 78,813 miles

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2018 78,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,088 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,970 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,481 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,039 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

slight perishing to rear tyres noted

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,617 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,089 miles

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

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

general exhaust corrosion.

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges.

rear silencer corroded(not leaking).

Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general exhaust corrosion.

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges.

rear silencer corroded(not leaking).

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,491 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,801 miles

Offside front fog light cracked

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2008 46,801 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front fog light cracked

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,770 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 38,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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