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LB53 KTA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,564 mi
Last recorded186,564 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 KTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 186,564 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 181,495 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 176,660 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 176,660 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 161,966 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2018 161,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 156,879 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 156,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 149,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 149,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 140,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 135,678 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 135,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 129,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 115,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 95,872 miles

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.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,493 miles

Nearside front side lamp is intermitant.

Offside front seat belt is starting to fray,

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,451 miles

Both rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Nearside dip beam aim adjusted to centralise.

Offside rear indicator is faded.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,366 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 29,708 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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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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