MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust back box deteriorating
o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate
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)
front discs showing signs of excessive wear
Coolant leak
service light on
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
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
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 .
brakes to be checked all round. car out of wheel tracking .
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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