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CE53 LBA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,331 mi
Last recorded80,331 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LBA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 80,331 miles

ns and os front track control arm bush wear and movement

nsf and osr tyre treads low

rear exhaust corroded

underside covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2020 80,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

ns and os front track control arm bush wear and movement

nsf and osr tyre treads low

rear exhaust corroded

underside covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2019 74,070 miles

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

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

both n/s and o/s front track control arm bush play

rear exhaust corroded

underside covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2019 74,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both n/s and o/s front track control arm bush play

rear exhaust corroded

underside covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,354 miles

Eml light on

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Underside covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,379 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,613 miles

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

eml on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,880 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,635 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,704 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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CE53 LBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE53 LBA, 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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CE53 LBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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