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LG53 ZGY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,316 mi
Last recorded152,316 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZGY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated , close to excessive

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 152,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated , close to excessive

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 140,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded. Both silencers in poor condition. Flexible section deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor pattern. Strongly recommend clean. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Not clipped in, has been rubbing on inside of tyre. (3.4.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor pattern. Strongly recommend clean. (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 140,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded. Both silencers in poor condition. Flexible section deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb 501. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor pattern. Strongly recommend clean. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Not clipped in, has been rubbing on inside of tyre. (3.4.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor pattern. Strongly recommend clean. (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,280 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 119,280 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,503 miles

n/s cv boot damp

Pass 25 Oct 2013 100,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 100,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,887 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 87,586 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,586 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,736 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 82,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,320 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 79,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LG53 ZGY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG53 ZGY, 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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LG53 ZGY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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