MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
front tyres worn smooth on edges
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
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))
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
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))
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 ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
slight oil leak from gearbox
Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from gearbox
slight oil leak from gearbox
slight oil leaks from gearbox
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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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