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HX53 UPB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,338 mi
Last recorded70,338 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UPB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 70,338 miles

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 63,311 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,798 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,406 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 55,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,211 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,128 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,112 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,207 miles

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

both front arm rear bushes slight deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2015 48,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front arm rear bushes slight deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2014 44,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn to 3mm

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,893 miles

Front wiper blades noisey

Fail 10 Feb 2010 26,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,758 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 19,758 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,372 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 UPB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

HX53 UPB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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