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LT53 OWB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

120,637 mi
Last recorded120,637 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 120,637 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod end rubber slight split

Fail 15 Apr 2024 117,155 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod end rubber slight split

Pass 15 May 2023 112,931 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 112,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 109,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 107,209 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 107,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 103,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 103,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,776 miles

Nearside Rear shock shroud adrift

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre unevenly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,077 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 14,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,648 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 94,648 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,981 miles

Front tyres worr slightly bald on inner edges.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,981 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worr slightly bald on inner edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,918 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 63,916 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f mirror cover damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,026 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,071 miles

arm bushes worn

Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,071 miles

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

arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,957 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,821 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 24,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

1.N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL

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 OWB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

LT53 OWB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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