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HX53 OTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

85,594 mi
Last recorded85,594 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 85,594 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,327 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Fail 10 Jan 2022 82,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,315 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 80,315 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 77,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,355 miles

exhaust back box loosing outer skin

Fail 3 Jul 2018 66,355 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust back box loosing outer skin

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,464 miles

exhaust front pipe section deteriorating

front tyres worn to 3mm

mil light on

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,213 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamps opache (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe section deteriorating

front tyres worn to 3mm

mil light on

Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,660 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 44,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 42,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,985 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 33,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,097 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 28,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,812 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,499 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,702 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 10 Nov 2006 9,702 miles

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

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

hand brake travel high

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 OTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

HX53 OTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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