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LG53 ZKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 98,893 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushes worn and soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer casing very rusty casing cracking up (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,886 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushes worn and soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer casing very rusty casing cracking up (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 95,834 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,653 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 82,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,536 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,113 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,744 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,609 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,600 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,047 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,856 miles

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

High level brake light not working

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 57,854 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,717 miles

had to empty car so as seatback securaty and seat belts could be checked and refilled

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,281 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,845 miles

High level stop light not working.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 28,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,525 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 25,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads worn half way

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 ZKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

LG53 ZKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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