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LT53 EDU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,055 mi
Last recorded105,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,055 miles

Offside Rear window is damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2018 104,832 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust corroded

some travil at hand brake

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,518 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2017 89,518 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroding

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,989 miles

eml light on rear silencer poor wipers splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,501 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

Fail 23 Jan 2015 68,474 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 55,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 55,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,580 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

eng man light on

n/s dip beam pattern weak

rear box heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,439 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 47,439 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall b(core not exposed)

o/s/r tyre begining to crack and perish.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,406 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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LT53 EDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LT53 EDU, 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 EDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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