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LK53 CYO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,868 mi
Last recorded139,868 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CYO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 139,868 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,744 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn very low on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray and under shields fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,360 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

Parking brake has little reserve travel

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside steering arm pay at inner fixings

Fail 27 Apr 2016 95,360 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil Leak

Parking brake has little reserve travel

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside steering arm pay at inner fixings

Pass 27 May 2015 81,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside screen wiper blades ineffective

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2015 81,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside screen wiper blades ineffective

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,992 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,411 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CYO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CYO, 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 CYO registered?

LK53 CYO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is LK53 CYO safe to buy?

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