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LE53 HHC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HHC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 100,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

long hand brake travel

Fail 13 Jan 2026 100,396 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

long hand brake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 88,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 88,889 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 78,654 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 78,654 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,138 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 72,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,085 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 64,085 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,721 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,809 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,471 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,763 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,390 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,193 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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LE53 HHC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LE53 HHC, 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 LE53 HHC registered?

LE53 HHC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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