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LB53 KTT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,232 mi
Last recorded82,232 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 KTT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut out of sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,654 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 55,654 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,502 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,646 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 48,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front discs corroded on surface

nearside front washer jet poor

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,790 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 37,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,934 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,011 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 28,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,017 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,326 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,354 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,208 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 10,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 7,044 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 KTT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KTT, 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 KTT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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