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DE53 LXB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,459 mi
Last recorded134,459 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 134,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,097 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 132,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,483 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,433 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 118,433 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,387 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,961 miles

exhaust outer skin corrodid

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,755 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2015 100,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,027 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 86,014 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,805 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,529 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,504 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,208 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,043 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,987 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,444 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 41,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,182 miles

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

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 LXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LXB, 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 DE53 LXB registered?

DE53 LXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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