MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Both headlamps lens are dull
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
scratches in windscreen
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge
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
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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LG53 ZHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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