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MX53 HKV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,632 mi
Last recorded162,632 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 162,632 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights starting to turn opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms but rear facing bushes starting to deteriorat and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Fail 25 Jan 2019 162,631 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights starting to turn opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms but rear facing bushes starting to deteriorat and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 5 Mar 2018 155,727 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 155,562 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 148,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front look (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 139,819 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 5 Mar 2015 131,257 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 131,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 124,450 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 124,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,382 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 12,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 111,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 103,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,015 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear suspension bumpstops split

Fail 26 Feb 2010 92,015 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear suspension bumpstops split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,465 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 65,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 65,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 47,261 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 HKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKV, 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 HKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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