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CE53 LCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,889 mi
Last recorded190,889 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LCO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 190,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlights (beam image)

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jun 2017 182,465 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlights (beam image)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 182,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlights (beam image)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 171,565 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlights (beam image)

rust on front brake flexy ends

Fail 26 Jul 2016 171,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlights (beam image)

rust on front brake flexy ends

Pass 19 Aug 2015 159,858 miles

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

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

both headlight ( beam image)

both rear tyres

rear brake balance

rear brake balance

Fail 19 Aug 2015 159,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both headlight ( beam image)

both rear tyres

rear brake balance

rear brake balance

Pass 26 Aug 2014 147,270 miles

n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,683 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 133,683 miles

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)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 121,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 121,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 107,961 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 107,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,233 miles

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

both number plates

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,442 miles

185/60/14

both rear tyres cracking

handbrake travel high

nail in nearside front tyre

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 LCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 LCO, 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 LCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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