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LJ53 ZKN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,977 mi
Last recorded38,977 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,977 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,529 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak slight under car ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

exhaust system corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,995 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,929 miles

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

n/s/f rim slight damaged

n/s/r nail in tyre near the edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,829 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,420 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Light Cluster Slightly Damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2009 13,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Light Cluster Slightly Damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,703 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 9,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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