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LK53 CZH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,958 mi
Last recorded108,958 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,958 miles

Both front tyres have inner tread wear,

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s and N/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s and N/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s and N/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/s and N/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,310 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s and N/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s and N/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s and N/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s and N/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,431 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted

Front Brake hose slightly damaged O/s and N/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s and N/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged O/s and N/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 103,127 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s and N/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/s and N/s lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/s and N/s (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded All four corners (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,726 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,258 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 89,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,103 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 71,274 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,274 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,622 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,462 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,280 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 CZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CZH, 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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LK53 CZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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