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LJ53 ZKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,564 mi
Last recorded105,564 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,564 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear silencer outer casing severely corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 105,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 90,888 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,856 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 78,855 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,714 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,583 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 62,583 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 58,785 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,463 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2011 36,162 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,016 miles

Battery insecure

rear tyres starting to crack

some body work damage

Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,951 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 24,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,602 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 19,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 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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What year was LJ53 ZKY registered?

LJ53 ZKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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