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HX53 UHU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,517 mi
Last recorded139,517 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UHU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 139,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

fuel cap seal perished

under floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 133,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 133,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Rear exhaust silencer deterioated

fuel cap seal starting to perish

under floor covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2021 127,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deterioated

fuel cap seal starting to perish

under floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also rear silencer deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Front both headlights lens deteriated

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside temporary repair to mirror

top engine cover fitted also body undercovers

Fail 27 Feb 2020 122,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also rear silencer deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Front both headlights lens deteriated

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective not clipped in correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside temporary repair to mirror

top engine cover fitted also body undercovers

Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside temporary repair door mirror

engine top cover fitted also body under covers both sides

Pass 9 Feb 2018 110,541 miles

service reminder on

Fail 9 Feb 2018 110,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

service reminder on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 105,088 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 105,088 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,241 miles

Front slight damage no. plate

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Rear both tyres age perished

deterioation front and rear exhaust

service reminder on.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 98,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front slight damage no. plate

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Rear both tyres age perished

deterioation front and rear exhaust

service reminder on.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,765 miles

Deterioation rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,765 miles

Deterioation rear exhaust silencer.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,677 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2010 67,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall, deep enought to reach cords but not exceeding 25mm or 10% of its cross sectional width.

nearside rear tyre becoming devoid(bald) on outer shoulder.

small cut in offside rear tyre tread area.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 62,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,462 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 30,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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