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LV52 HPX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,962 mi
Last recorded64,962 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 HPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 64,962 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorating

parking brake lever cover sleeve insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2025 64,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorating

parking brake lever cover sleeve insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,251 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2024 59,245 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))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wing mirror slightly obscured

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,198 miles

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

Front power steering pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 54,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front power steering pipes corroded

Front wiper blades noisey clearing screen, screeching.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2x air freshners ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,851 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,570 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Floor covers fitted covering testable items

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,344 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

floor covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,904 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,989 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 29,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,625 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

floor covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 24,625 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,878 miles

floor covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2014 10,650 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 10,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 8,905 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 8,703 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 8,255 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 7,829 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 7,580 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 7,580 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 7,222 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 6,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 6,550 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 5,937 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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LV52 HPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV52 HPX, 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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LV52 HPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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