MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Engine management light on
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine management light on
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
driver's seat insecure slightly
o/s mirror cover damaged slightly
rear exhaust deteriorated
stone chip in windscreen
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
driver's seat insecure slightly
o/s mirror cover damaged slightly
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear exhaust deteriorated
stone chip in windscreen
B/fluid level abit low
Both exhaust silencer boxes getting corroded
Engine management light at dash stays ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section around guaze area (7.1.2)
O/S/R service brake performance abit low
Rear number plate abit deteriorated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
B/fluid level abit low
Both exhaust silencer boxes getting corroded
Engine management light at dash stays ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section around guaze area (7.1.2)
O/S/R service brake performance abit low
Rear number plate abit deteriorated
Exhaust system getting corroded (esp rear silencer)
Front exhaust 'FLEXIBLE' section behind gause appears to have broken away from downpipe and slight leak (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)
N/S/F Inner b/pad appears to be abit loose and seperated from backplate of pad
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine management light at dash stays ON
Exhaust system getting corroded (esp rear silencer) and slight corrosion and leak at front downpipe 'FLEXIBLE' area
N/S/F b/hose starting to get abit perrished and cracked slightly
Rear number plate starting to get abit deteriorated
Small cracks at screen
Both front b/hoses starting to perrish and crack slightly
Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly
Driver's seat belt getting abit frayed at bottom end edge area
Engine management light at dash stays ON
Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer section)
Front b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished slightly
O/S/R indicator bulb abit faded (BOARDER LINE)
Rear number plate starting to get abit deteriorated
Small crack at centre of screen
Engine management light is ON.
Front suspension wishbones rear mounts have free movement.
Nearside rear seat belt is slow to return.
Rear of exhaust is corroded at outer casing.
Rear shock absorber skirts are insecure.
Rub marks at windscreen.
Wiper blades are poor in condition.
Nearside front side lamp is intermitant.
Offside front seat belt is starting to fray,
Both rear tyres are worn at inner edges.
Nearside dip beam aim adjusted to centralise.
Offside rear indicator is faded.
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LB53 KTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LB53 KTA, 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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LB53 KTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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