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LK53 CVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,348 mi
Last recorded74,348 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,348 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,249 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,369 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,695 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,603 miles

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

Nearside 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,153 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,168 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs wearing low

Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,526 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut to sidewall

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cut to near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,680 miles

cut to near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,275 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,664 miles

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

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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LK53 CVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LK53 CVU, 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 LK53 CVU registered?

LK53 CVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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