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LX53 EVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,102 mi
Last recorded83,102 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,976 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,152 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing both front (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,296 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 63,296 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,763 miles

Engine management light on the dash all the time!!

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Please note there was no oil registering on dip stick prior to test!! 2lt's now added to conduct test.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 55,763 miles

Engine management light on the dash all the time!!

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Please note there was no oil registering on dip stick prior to test!! 2lt's now added to conduct test.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,071 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 45,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,079 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 19,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,072 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 EVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF registered?

LX53 EVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 EVF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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