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CE53 LCG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

194,017 mi
Last recorded194,017 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LCG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 194,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 190,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 186,706 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 179,946 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 179,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 175,099 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 173,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 170,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 160,645 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 160,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tarnished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure unit insecure. (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tarnished (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack. (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) wear in the rack. (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2016 144,804 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 144,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,938 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 126,938 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,490 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 111,490 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,334 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 95,334 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,342 miles

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 52,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 47,216 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2008 47,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,883 miles

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 8 Sep 2006 35,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 LCG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LCG, 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 LCG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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