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LT53 OWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,842 mi
Last recorded78,842 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,409 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,634 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,354 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,354 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,277 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,411 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 36,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 26,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,607 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 23,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,270 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,204 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 OWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

LT53 OWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is LT53 OWZ safe to buy?

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