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MX53 HLU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,375 mi
Last recorded96,375 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HLU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,375 miles

front tyres 195/60/15 rear 195/55/15

nearside front foglight not working

Fail 30 Jan 2016 98,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres 195/60/15 rear 195/55/15

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 15 Nov 2014 84,500 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 84,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,289 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,440 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all four brake discs slightly scorred wearing thin

Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all four brake discs slightly scorred wearing thin

Fail 23 Nov 2010 66,646 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads becoming worn

nail in n/s/rear tyre

o/s/rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,646 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre

front brake pads becoming worn

o/s/rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,631 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 58,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,280 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 48,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,871 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 27,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

MX53 HLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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