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LK53 CWW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,344 mi
Last recorded64,344 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CWW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,344 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 64,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,734 miles

Hand brake has not much reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 56,728 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hand brake has not much reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,103 miles

both front tyres outer walls deteriorating

nearside wiper blade slight split

rear exhaust corroding

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,235 miles

offside wiper judder

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2016 52,916 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also not opening from inside (6.2.B.1c)

offside wiper judder

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2015 51,686 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2015 51,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,115 miles

both front headlamps hazey

*** both front lower arm rear bushes worn ***

Fail 11 Dec 2014 49,115 miles

*** both front lower arm rear bushes worn ***

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front headlamps hazey

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,417 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

both front wiper blades juddering

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,833 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,290 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,039 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,860 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,888 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2008 28,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,513 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 18,278 miles

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 CWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK53 CWW, 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 CWW registered?

LK53 CWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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