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LX53 EVD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,015 mi
Last recorded161,015 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 161,015 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2022 160,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 152,389 miles

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

both rear shock covers insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2021 152,384 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear shock covers insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2020 143,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2020 143,623 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav lead (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,118 miles

Oil leaks

Slight exhaust blow centre to rear

Fail 9 Sep 2019 138,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

Slight exhaust blow centre to rear

Pass 15 Sep 2018 128,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,544 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10mm

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s headlamp deteriating starting to affect beam image

oil leak

rear shocikabsorber dust covers loose

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 12 Sep 2016 108,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10mm

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s headlamp deteriating starting to affect beam image

oil leak

rear shocikabsorber dust covers loose

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,153 miles

Corosion to exhaust system

Damage to windscreen swept area jot exceeding 40mm

Oil leaks

Rear number plate deteriating

Rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Sep 2015 98,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corosion to exhaust system

Damage to windscreen swept area jot exceeding 40mm

Oil leaks

Rear number plate deteriating

Rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 Sep 2014 87,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing

corosion to exhaust system

front suspension lower arms rear bushes deteriating

front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

moved int/h/l adjuster

oil leaks

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,919 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing

corosion to exhaust system

front suspension lower arms rear bushes deteriating

front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

moved int/h/l adjuster

oil leaks

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,513 miles

corosion to exhaust rear silencer

headamp lenses starting to deteriate

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arms rear bushes deteriating

oil leak

screw in n/s/f tyre

some movement in front anti rollbars d bushes

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,859 miles

both rear bump stops perished

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front wiper blades split and smear

both rear bump stops perished

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre 2mm

slight front brake judder

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,050 miles

nearside front brake disc corrded on inner surface

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside front brake disc corrded on inner surface

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,825 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,013 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,367 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,400 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 EVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EVD, 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 EVD registered?

LX53 EVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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