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LJ53 BNE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,616 mi
Last recorded80,616 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BNE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 80,616 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,650 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,638 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,962 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,606 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,410 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,410 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,577 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,782 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 BNE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ53 BNE, 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 LJ53 BNE registered?

LJ53 BNE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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