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LT53 EER

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,428 mi
Last recorded182,428 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EER
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 182,428 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 182,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 176,471 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 23 Dec 2015 170,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 163,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 163,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 149,525 miles

rear bump stops broken

Pass 2 Feb 2013 137,777 miles

near side rear tyre has small splits in side wall

slight damage to near side front tyre.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 129,395 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 129,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2011 117,781 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

front and rear brake inspections

full under tray fitted

small splits in both front tyre outer side walls

***both front tyres badly worn on inner edges***

Fail 15 Apr 2011 117,781 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

front and rear brake inspections

full under tray fitted

small splits in both front tyre outer side walls

***both front tyres badly worn on inner edges***

Pass 17 Apr 2010 99,767 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 78,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,187 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,100 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,911 miles

Cut's on nearside front tyre outer sidewall (not down to ply or cords)

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)

Rear No plate deteriorating

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 EER is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EER, 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 LT53 EER registered?

LT53 EER is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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