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LK53 CYG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,045 mi
Last recorded66,045 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,045 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 69,278 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,574 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,562 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses are opaque but not affecting beam image

Fail 19 Aug 2016 57,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses are opaque but not affecting beam image

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,473 miles

headlights deteriorating,front no plate de laminating

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,056 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link joints worn

Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,054 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front antiroll bar drop link joints worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,574 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,507 miles

slight play in both front suspension arm bushes,front number plate poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2011 34,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on both edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,811 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Ghild seat fitted to nearsude rear seat at time of test.

orange light on in instrument panel

unable to see brake linings at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2010 29,811 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Ghild seat fitted to nearsude rear seat at time of test.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

orange light on in instrument panel

unable to see brake linings at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,828 miles

front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,735 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 CYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CYG, 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 CYG registered?

LK53 CYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LK53 CYG safe to buy?

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