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LJ53 FLA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,295 mi
Last recorded117,295 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 117,285 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 106,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside front (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,508 miles

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

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

corrosion setting into exhaust

engine covers and under covers obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust ras slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2013 59,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust ras slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2013 59,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,685 miles

Exhaust system corroded

MIL lamp on

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,685 miles

Exhaust system corroded

MIL lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,579 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

MIL lamp on

Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,579 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

MIL lamp on

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,538 miles

MIL lamp on

exhaust rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 42,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,904 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,599 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 FLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FLA, 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 FLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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