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HX53 OTL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,622 mi
Last recorded41,622 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush consul (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 41,599 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hitting suspension on o/s (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush consul (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,720 miles

Offside Rear brake very slight drag

Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,200 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 35,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,575 miles

Both lower console bush's worn

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,073 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,253 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 19,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,282 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 12,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 OTL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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