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LX53 ETV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,792 mi
Last recorded50,792 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 50,792 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 50,790 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 49,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 48,108 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,939 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,451 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,200 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,586 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 18,586 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,130 miles

underbody has covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,558 miles

underbody has covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,019 miles

under tray fitted to brake pipes (front to rear)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,406 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 ETV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

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

Is LX53 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 ETV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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