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CE53 LBJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,244 mi
Last recorded25,244 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,244 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside front tyre wear to inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2013 25,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,009 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,554 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre treads cracked

nearside washer jet partly inop

Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,687 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 14,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,550 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 LBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBJ, 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 CE53 LBJ registered?

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

Is CE53 LBJ safe to buy?

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