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LT53 YJU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,280 mi
Last recorded112,280 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 112,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi leaking slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2013 112,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi leaking slightly

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,670 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,670 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,079 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,079 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 69,770 miles

nearside front seat belt locking mechanism stiff to connect

Fail 5 Sep 2009 69,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front seat belt locking mechanism stiff to connect

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,385 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 6 Sep 2008 56,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,226 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 44,226 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 30,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,277 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 YJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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