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MX53 HKP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,265 mi
Last recorded179,265 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 179,265 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy modified system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mountings repaired with cable ties (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 174,124 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy modified system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached repaired with cable ties (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no sitting flat to the vehicle (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 159,496 miles

Exhaust noisy modified exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached repaired with cable ties (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread not sitting flat to the front of the vehicle (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 159,496 miles

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

Exhaust noisy modified exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached repaired with cable ties (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread not sitting flat to the front of the vehicle (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 156,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 156,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 151,136 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 147,171 miles

Exhaust noisy no rear silencer fitted ,straight through system from cat (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 147,055 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements fitted to n/s corner area of bumper , plate not completely showing index to front of vehicle (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy no rear silencer fitted ,straight through system from cat (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 134,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 123,269 miles

vehicle lowered front and rear

Fail 1 Sep 2017 122,943 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

vehicle lowered front and rear

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on inner

engine covers fitted obscurring testable components

under trays fitted obscurring testable components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 110,762 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on inner

engine covers fitted obscurring testable components

under trays fitted obscurring testable components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Jul 2015 104,147 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,892 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,467 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,028 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,895 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,381 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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MX53 HKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MX53 HKP, 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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MX53 HKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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