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HX53 UNN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,659 mi
Last recorded105,659 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 105,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 88,054 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,714 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,888 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 66,888 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,794 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 59,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,633 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,220 miles

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

brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorateing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,774 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,298 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,011 miles

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

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 UNN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

HX53 UNN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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