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LG53 ZHT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

113,584 mi
Last recorded113,584 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZHT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,584 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 113,513 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,234 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 108,234 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,986 miles

Both headlamps lens are dull

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

scratches in windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2014 101,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps lens are dull

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

scratches in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,953 miles

hand-brake travel is a little long

off-side front tyre is worn very badly on the indside edge. RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. Also recommend that the tracking is checked and adjusted

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand-brake travel is a little long

off-side front tyre is worn very badly on the indside edge. RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. Also recommend that the tracking is checked and adjusted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RECOMMEND THAT BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE RENEWED AND THE TRACKING CHECKED/ADJUSTED

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RECOMMEND THAT BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE RENEWED AND THE TRACKING CHECKED/ADJUSTED

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,272 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,640 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,638 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,313 miles

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

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

Noise/creak from front suspension area

Fail 17 Sep 2008 67,313 miles

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

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

Noise/creak from front suspension area

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 46,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,312 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 ZHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ZHT, 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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What year was LG53 ZHT registered?

LG53 ZHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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