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LT53 OXB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,132 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin worn

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,378 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,624 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 51,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,522 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

o/s sun visor insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2013 48,521 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

o/s sun visor insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,627 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 33,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,269 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 26,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,442 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,546 miles

n/s/f tyre 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 OXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

LT53 OXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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