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LS53 NOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,252 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 114,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn off on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 26 Jul 2016 102,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn off on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear door lock does not work intermittantly

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on dash

rear exh silencer deterating

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,586 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,602 miles

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,693 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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LS53 NOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS53 NOU, 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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LS53 NOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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