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LX53 EVN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,811 mi
Last recorded109,811 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 109,811 miles

all front shocks deteriorated

front flexi and rear exhaust deteriorated

offside front cv gator outer deteriorated

oil leak present but no drip

Pass 29 Oct 2022 101,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 100,273 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 100,271 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,851 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 98,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 93,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,999 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Oct 2015 91,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,203 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 88,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light is on

Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,800 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 79,273 miles

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

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

management light on

rear brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,643 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,928 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 50,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 23,251 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 EVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

LX53 EVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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