MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear silencer outer casing severely corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear silencer outer casing severely corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
damage to o/s/f wing
rear exhaust box corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
damage to o/s/f wing
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
off side and nearside front tyres close to legal limit (1.6mm) tread depth
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
off side and nearside front tyres close to legal limit (1.6mm) tread depth
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
rear tyres starting to crack
some body work damage
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 ZKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ZKY, 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 ZKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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