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HX53 RNE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,010 mi
Last recorded68,010 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 68,010 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)

item removed from steering wheel prior to test.

oil leak.

rear exhaust box corroded.

under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Fail 5 Aug 2017 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 wearing low, also balding inner edge.

item removed from steering wheel prior to test.

oil leak.

rear exhaust box corroded.

under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,034 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Sep 2015 58,409 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

undertrays

Fail 5 Sep 2015 58,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

undertrays

Fail 19 Sep 2014 53,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion rear exhaust box

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion rear exhaust box

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,023 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 33,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,402 miles

floor pans covered by plastic

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,356 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 RNE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

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

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