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LG53 ZKD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,111 mi
Last recorded64,111 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZKD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 62,277 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 59,361 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 59,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 564,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not fully retracting

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop sleeve broken

Offside Rear Brake caliper parking brake lever not going back to stop

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop sleeve broken

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 56,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop sleeve broken

Offside Rear Brake caliper parking brake lever not going back to stop

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop sleeve broken

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,640 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shows signs of leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt stalk release button not returning when seat belt is unplugged

Rear Offside and nearside shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 49,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 48,649 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,159 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,349 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,144 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,993 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,630 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 25,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,244 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 22,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,969 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 18,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,458 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 ZKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZKD, 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 ZKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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