MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear light lense cracked
Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
windows tinted
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
windows tinted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
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CE53 LCA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 CE53 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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