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HX53 OTN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

214,589 mi
Last recorded214,589 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 214,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front indicators becoming pale

n/s/f lower fog lamp broken

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Oct 2025 214,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front indicators becoming pale

n/s/f lower fog lamp broken

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Oct 2024 201,841 miles

front brake discs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracking and no visible inner tread

Pass 23 Oct 2023 187,792 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 187,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 174,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 174,558 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 166,051 miles

coil springs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

Pass 2 Nov 2020 161,471 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 2 Nov 2020 161,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Oct 2019 156,889 miles

coil springs corroded

handbrake efficiency poor

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

slight discolouration to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2018 150,362 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 150,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,652 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

Offside front brake pad wearing thin

Wiper blades split

Fail 2 Nov 2017 142,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

Offside front brake pad wearing thin

Wiper blades split

Pass 31 Oct 2016 134,718 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2016 134,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 125,550 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,907 miles

Handbrake lever travel becoming high.

Slight play in offside steering rack arm,at its inner fixing.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,619 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,467 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,817 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 82,817 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,548 miles

damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,043 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall.

minor damage to o/s/f tyer outre side wall.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 64,043 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall.

minor damage to o/s/f tyer outre side wall.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,227 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 50,227 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,927 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

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 OTN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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