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LX53 EVP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,550 mi
Last recorded84,550 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,550 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 84,542 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,926 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 62,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,772 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 55,772 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,295 miles

Offside Rear Indicator bulb wrong colour.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,657 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 36,657 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,995 miles

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

Offside Tyres perished and cracked on side walls

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,504 miles

Headlights poor/misty

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,204 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 27,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,202 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,370 miles

wiper smear mark to windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,295 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,282 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 EVP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

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

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