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LG53 ZKW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,071 mi
Last recorded100,071 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 100,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,744 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2024 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,401 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,532 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 84,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,166 miles

All tyres are wearing slightly on edges

Exhaust front flexi has a small leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,165 miles

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

All tyres are wearing slightly on edges

Exhaust front flexi has a small leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,566 miles

rear springs corroded at base

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,185 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,901 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,273 miles

Both front lower arm bushes are starting to perish

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Wheel alignment may be required

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,076 miles

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,817 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 33,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,597 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,867 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,291 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 16,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,091 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 ZKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

LG53 ZKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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