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HX53 OTP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,391 mi
Last recorded77,391 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OTP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,391 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,882 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,007 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)

front disc worn slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,979 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2009 47,019 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,255 miles

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

front no.plate deteriorating

front wiper blades split

Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,255 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front no.plate deteriorating

front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,628 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,424 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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear no. plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2006 23,424 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear no. plate deteriorating

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 OTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

HX53 OTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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