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HX53 UPK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UPK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,050 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2021 105,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,546 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 101,546 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,601 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 94,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,068 miles

exhaust very rusty

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,510 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,390 miles

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,363 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 76,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,919 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,276 miles

both front tyres on limit

Fail 16 Nov 2011 67,248 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres on limit

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,241 miles

osf tyre worn on limit

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,520 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,987 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 UPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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