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DA53 LCN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,160 mi
Last recorded111,160 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LCN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,236 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,227 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,734 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 109,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,539 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,097 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 104,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,342 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,978 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 92,978 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,944 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to open n/s rear door

Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,417 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 69,831 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,611 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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DA53 LCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA53 LCN, 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 DA53 LCN registered?

DA53 LCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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