CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK53 CXV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,613 mi
Last recorded68,613 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,613 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 66,871 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,158 miles

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

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 4 Oct 2021 62,158 miles

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

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,100 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,133 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,628 miles

front wipers not clear good Advisory

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,435 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,428 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,327 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,747 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 24,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,631 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,685 miles

Advise neaside front tyre low on tread (outer edge)

Advise offside front tyre low on tread(inner edge)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,094 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK53 CXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK53 CXV?

You can check the full history of LK53 CXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK53 CXV registered?

LK53 CXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is LK53 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 CXV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK53 CXV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK53 CXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.