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LK53 CWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,205 mi
Last recorded110,205 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 110,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy pipe worn and rear box corroded.

Fail 23 May 2019 110,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy pipe worn and rear box corroded.

Pass 11 May 2018 96,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 84,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 72,840 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/14

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 66,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn SERIOUSLY on inner edge - 185/60/14 -

N/S/R Tyre wearing pn inner edge - 185/60/14 -

Slight noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 66,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn SERIOUSLY on inner edge - 185/60/14 -

N/S/R Tyre wearing pn inner edge - 185/60/14 -

Slight noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 59,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 53,733 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 53,733 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 May 2012 49,526 miles

REAR EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 42,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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both ffront tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 16 May 2011 42,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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both ffront tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant leak from rad switch and poss bottom hose

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,055 miles

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 11 May 2009 24,208 miles

rear tyres wearing very uneven

Pass 12 May 2008 19,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 15,459 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 CWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

LK53 CWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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