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HX53 UNY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

204,123 mi
Last recorded204,123 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UNY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 204,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 158,176 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,912 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 74,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cut on inner side wall

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp beam image just visible, lense cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not to excess

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure slightly on onecorner ()

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

Offside Front headlamp beam image just visible, lense cloudy

Offside Rear Bumper insecure on one corner ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 74,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp beam image just visible, lense cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not to excess

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure slightly on onecorner ()

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

Offside Front headlamp beam image just visible, lense cloudy

Offside Front tyre has signs of being run flat on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Bumper insecure on one corner ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,012 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight cut on tread

Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre has slight cut on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on inner and outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 70,375 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on inner and outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,134 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,134 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ADVICE nearside front tyre slightly perished

ADVICE offside front tyre has slight cut

Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,202 miles

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

advice nearside front tyre has slight cut on outer edge and inner edge sidewall

advice offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,202 miles

advice nearside front tyre has slight cut on outer edge and inner edge sidewall

advice offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2011 64,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,049 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 53,048 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 48,860 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 UNY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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