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HX53 UNH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

213,109 mi
Last recorded213,109 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UNH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 213,109 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 207,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 201,788 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 201,779 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 195,921 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 190,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 184,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 177,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 169,585 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 162,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 152,296 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 152,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,224 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 120,015 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 108,543 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,258 miles

Advise rear discs getting corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,258 miles

Advise rear discs getting corroded.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,187 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,303 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 28,577 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 UNH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

HX53 UNH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is HX53 UNH safe to buy?

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