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LT53 ECV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,450 mi
Last recorded95,450 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ECV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,450 miles

headlamp image poor

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,647 miles

Nearside Front central locking inop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 90,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front central locking inop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,200 miles

subframe is damaged o/s/f

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,663 miles

BRAKES CONDITION; both rear's binding slightly.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,442 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,576 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers mirror damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 41,576 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers mirror damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2013 27,879 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 15,656 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

near side front tyre has damage to outer side wall.

near side front tyre has small cut in tread.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,710 miles

nearside & offside front wishbone inner rear bushes worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,207 miles

nearside front tyre side wall worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,911 miles

nearside front tyre side wall cut & worn , cut in tread possibly deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre worn on inner edge ( due to low tyre pressure

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,990 miles

near side and offside front tyres slight wear inner edges

slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall due to kerbing cords not exposed

slight stone damage to front windscreen outside of zone A and less than 10mm diameter

Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,721 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn slightly inner edges

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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LT53 ECV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LT53 ECV, 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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LT53 ECV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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