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LJ53 BNA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,417 mi
Last recorded79,417 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BNA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2015 72,987 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2015 72,987 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 68,146 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,687 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 63,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,352 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,352 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,213 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 48,213 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,086 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 43,086 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 35,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,023 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 21,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,693 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,673 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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LJ53 BNA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LJ53 BNA, 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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LJ53 BNA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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