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LT53 OWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

37,291 mi
Last recorded37,291 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,291 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 37,291 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,584 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 34,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 34,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 34,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 33,475 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 33,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 33,069 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 33,069 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 32,642 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 31,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,992 miles

management light on dashboard

Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,389 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 30,383 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,722 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 29,722 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,986 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 28,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,451 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 2,841 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 27,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,415 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 26,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,828 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 21,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,329 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 20,899 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f suspension joint/bush worn, movement detected on brake roller test

Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,899 miles

n/s/f suspension joint/bush worn, movement detected on brake roller test

Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,449 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 OWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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