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LR53 VCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,845 mi
Last recorded85,845 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VCO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,845 miles

Damage to offside rear door/wheel arch

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 81,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 81,941 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Braking system leaking servo hose split both ends (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,348 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,907 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,782 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted o/s/r

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,358 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,195 miles

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

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,473 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,473 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,900 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 33,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,785 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 VCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

LR53 VCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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