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LK53 CZO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,750 mi
Last recorded74,750 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CZO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,750 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,747 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fillter (7.2.3)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm, recommend replacing as soon as possible. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm, recommend replacing as soon as possible. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,063 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm, recommend replacing as soon as possible. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm, recommend replacing as soon as possible. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,577 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 66,577 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 57,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,278 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 40,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,310 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres starting to show signs of wear. 165/70/14

rear brakes 25% imbalance

Fail 9 Nov 2010 37,310 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside and nearside front tyres starting to show signs of wear. 165/70/14

rear brakes 25% imbalance

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,327 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 28,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,278 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 21,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 17,629 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 12,961 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 CZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CZO, 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 CZO registered?

LK53 CZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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