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HX53 RKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,251 mi
Last recorded110,251 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,251 miles

BOTH rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH head lamp lenses deteriorated

BOTH rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Indicator showing white light

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Indicator showing white light

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,353 miles

165/70/14

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 6 Nov 2014 101,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

165/70/14

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi section poor

o/s beam image poor

o/s/f & n/s/r shock covers split

Fail 12 Oct 2013 92,691 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi section poor

o/s beam image poor

o/s/f & n/s/r shock covers split

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,602 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 85,602 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 80,859 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Peeling

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Broken up

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,859 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Peeling

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Broken up

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,041 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,623 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 46,623 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 35,273 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 RKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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