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CE53 LBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,751 mi
Last recorded113,751 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,751 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 113,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,914 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,909 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,568 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 LBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX registered?

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

Is CE53 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 LBX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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