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LX53 EUN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,624 mi
Last recorded96,624 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EUN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,624 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,578 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Oct 2019 88,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust back box deterirorated

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,222 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 26 Oct 2018 80,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,597 miles

Front brake discs lipping

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 72,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs lipping

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,000 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 52,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 26,586 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 26,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,868 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,679 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,695 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 12,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 8,157 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 EUN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX53 EUN, 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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LX53 EUN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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