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HX53 UOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,346 mi
Last recorded93,346 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 90,880 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 88,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 85,718 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,861 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2021 82,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracks in side wall and tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in side wall and tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread also cracks in side wall and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracks in side wall and tread

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,635 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 28 Oct 2020 80,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,479 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2019 78,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,575 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,253 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2017 71,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,574 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,082 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,645 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,476 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,284 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear door not opening

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,299 miles

near side rear door not opening

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing

front screen wiper blades have slightly split ends

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,836 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 UOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

HX53 UOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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