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LG53 ZKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,049 mi
Last recorded88,049 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 88,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2026 88,049 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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2025 77,248 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 67,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 60,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear tyres hsoiwng age related cracking DOT marked 18/09

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,354 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 44,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,045 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,881 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 40,868 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Oct 2013 29,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,383 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,746 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 11,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,216 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 ZKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

LG53 ZKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is LG53 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 ZKU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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