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HX53 RNF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,284 mi
Last recorded117,284 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RNF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 117,284 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 117,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 101,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,702 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,575 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,820 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Sep 2013 80,879 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,688 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,910 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,910 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 66,850 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 27 Oct 2009 62,945 miles

corosion to exhaust at rear

corosion to front and rear discs

front suspension lower wishbones rear bushes starting to deteriate

n/s headlamp protecter loose

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,041 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,514 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 35,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,044 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 RNF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RNF, 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 RNF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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