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CE53 LCK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LCK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,008 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 79,931 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,050 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside washer jet slightly blocked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heat shield insecure

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2017 74,748 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside washer jet slightly blocked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heat shield insecure

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,793 miles

Boot won't open

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 70,789 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Boot won't open

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,941 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,036 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Nov 2012 53,664 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,664 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,814 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 50,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,737 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,847 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,703 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,676 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,676 miles

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

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 LCK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LCK, 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 LCK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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