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HX53 OTE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,245 mi
Last recorded84,245 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 84,245 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 84,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Facing Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Facing Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,813 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 78,813 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,395 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 64,049 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,439 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,024 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,520 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 24,323 miles

n/s rear door handle damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,159 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,608 miles

slight roughness in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,913 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2010 18,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,728 miles

Oil leak

service light on

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,382 miles

PAS light on

o/s/r tyre 2mm outer edge

service indicator on

Fail 2 Oct 2007 14,375 miles

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

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

PAS light on

o/s/f tyre 2mm outer edge

service indicator on

Fail 25 Sep 2006 11,885 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,885 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 OTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

HX53 OTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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