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LG53 ZHH

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,269 mi
Last recorded163,269 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZHH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 163,269 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 163,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2019 156,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 156,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 151,199 miles

FRONT EXHAUST JOINT AND REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 151,190 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT EXHAUST JOINT AND REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 144,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 144,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 136,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 133,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight tear in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 120,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside headlamp beam image poor, headlamp in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,932 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 104,932 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,641 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 91,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,958 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 62,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside and off side front wipers small split at end

Pass 8 Jun 2009 62,282 miles

both nearside and off side front wipers small split at end

Fail 11 Jun 2008 44,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,113 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,709 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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LG53 ZHH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ZHH, 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 ZHH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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