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LR53 KFP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,851 mi
Last recorded158,851 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 158,851 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

UNDER TRAYS ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 23 Dec 2014 144,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Jan 2014 134,442 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 134,442 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 116,474 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 116,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 104,168 miles

Engine under tray missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear No. plate starting to separate.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 104,168 miles

Engine under tray missing.

Rear No. plate starting to separate.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 82,121 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,566 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,418 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,722 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,689 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 KFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR53 KFP, 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 KFP registered?

LR53 KFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is LR53 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 KFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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