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HX53 RLO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

208,565 mi
Last recorded208,565 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RLO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 208,565 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 202,678 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Jan 2023 193,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 185,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 178,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front to rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and suspension components have slight surface rust

Pass 16 Apr 2018 171,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml staying on

slight binding to n/s/f

Fail 16 Apr 2018 171,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml staying on

slight binding to n/s/f

Pass 12 Dec 2016 132,443 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge on limit

rear wiper in poor condition

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 121,215 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,752 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,817 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,020 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2010 86,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,536 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,009 miles

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

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 RLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

HX53 RLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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