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MX53 HLA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,574 mi
Last recorded75,574 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,574 miles

Engine light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps faded (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,574 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps faded (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system poor

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 69,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,524 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,616 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 61,616 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,395 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,960 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 30,948 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)

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 HLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HLA, 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 MX53 HLA registered?

MX53 HLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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