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CE53 LCM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,224 mi
Last recorded105,224 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,224 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

wheel alignment

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,094 miles

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

adv o/s rear shocker boot ins

adv rear exhaust

Fail 2 Aug 2012 91,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

adv o/s rear shocker boot ins

adv rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,301 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,987 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 63,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,576 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 LCM 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 70%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

CE53 LCM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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