MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very high on 43% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted, preventing full inspection of a belt
electric steering light momentarily came on during the test, but went off and remained off
front brake discs worn thin and lipped
nearside rear tyre perished, cracked and worn low
offside front brake has slight grab
oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear brake pads less than offside rear brake pads
offside front brake pads less than nearside front brake pads
slight binding nearside rear brakes
slight binding offside front brakes
front discs slightly lipped
slight movement in steering rack
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight movement in steering rack
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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LJ53 ZLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?
LJ53 ZLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2003.
Is LJ53 ZLU safe to buy?
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