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DE53 LWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 155,488 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2018 155,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 150,401 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2017 150,401 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 146,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

non-component, bonnet secondary catch sticking

Fail 27 Sep 2016 146,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

non-component, bonnet secondary catch sticking

Pass 17 Sep 2015 141,715 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 137,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box deteriorating

o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,880 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 118,122 miles

front discs showing signs of excessive wear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,785 miles

Coolant leak

service light on

Fail 27 Sep 2011 105,785 miles

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)

Coolant leak

service light on

Pass 25 Sep 2010 94,378 miles

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

offside and nearside centre undertrays block view

wheelarch under trays block view

Pass 26 Sep 2009 80,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,162 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 505,756 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 35,208 miles

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

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

brakes to be checked all round. car out of wheel tracking .

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,208 miles

brakes to be checked all round. car out of wheel tracking .

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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DE53 LWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 DE53 LWZ, 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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DE53 LWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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