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HX53 RWW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,098 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear box exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 73,816 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 73,797 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 58,736 miles

NS Wiper patchy

Pass 9 May 2016 51,970 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2016 51,968 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 45,466 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 45,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

OS Front tyre scuffed on side wall, low on tread, worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2014 38,454 miles

OS Rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 May 2014 38,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OS Rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 May 2013 31,145 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 31,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,625 miles

Both wiper blades slightly split on ends

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2012 29,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both wiper blades slightly split on ends

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,076 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,663 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 RWW 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 70%.

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 RWW, 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 RWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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