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HX53 UOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,475 mi
Last recorded90,475 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,475 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 90,400 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition-corroded

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust emissions only just passed

Fail 19 Oct 2022 88,238 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition-corroded

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust emissions only just passed

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,946 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 85,874 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,384 miles

Beam images poor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 79,295 miles

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

Beam images poor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,564 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,959 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,065 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 Oct 2016 63,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,192 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2015 57,192 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,261 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,502 miles

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 30,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,918 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 25,918 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,154 miles

both front tyres worn low on stepped tread

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,620 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 10,791 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 UOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOV, 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 UOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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