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LX53 EVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,197 mi
Last recorded106,197 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 106,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,538 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,941 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 48,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both front and n/s/r/tyres fairly heavly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,423 miles

both front and n/s/r/tyres fairly heavly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 45,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,599 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,201 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 32,201 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in rack under load

Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,479 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 EVJ 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 85.7%.

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 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 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

LX53 EVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 EVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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