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LK53 CVZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,549 mi
Last recorded114,549 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,549 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 114,483 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,145 miles

front tyres worn smooth on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2023 94,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 77,609 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 73,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 68,865 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear on inner and outer tread and wear on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight hand brake travel

Pass 18 Aug 2018 63,686 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 58,395 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,248 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 46,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2015 46,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer wall of n/s/r tyre

tread on n/s/f tyre less than 2.5mm

Pass 9 Aug 2014 34,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,278 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 32,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,983 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,026 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,694 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,928 miles

Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,950 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,130 miles

slight oil leaks from gearbox

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 CVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CVZ, 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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LK53 CVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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