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LX53 ETO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,644 mi
Last recorded109,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 ETO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 109,644 miles

Handbrake could withstand some adjustment

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2018 109,564 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake could withstand some adjustment

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,837 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,923 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,557 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 78,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,535 miles

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

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

nearside rear door locking/unlocking intermitent

Fail 2 Jul 2010 61,925 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,925 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,870 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,314 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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LX53 ETO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX53 ETO, 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 LX53 ETO registered?

LX53 ETO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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