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LR53 KFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,822 mi
Last recorded59,822 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer skin peeling off

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes showing signs of age & wear

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 57,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,577 miles

Condensation on the inside of the rear light lens

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding & peeling

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 52,567 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All the brake disc have surface corrosion

Condensation on the inside of the rear light lens

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding & peeling

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,349 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 48,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear outter cover corroded on rear silencer

Fail 13 Aug 2013 43,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear outter cover corroded on rear silencer

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,680 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear disc corroded on outter edge

Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,352 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear disc corroded on outter edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,004 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 32,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,437 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,941 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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LR53 KFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR53 KFO, 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 LR53 KFO registered?

LR53 KFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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