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LX53 FCM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,402 mi
Last recorded92,402 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FCM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 92,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,058 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 77,771 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,053 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 68,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,854 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 54,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,391 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,047 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,995 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,677 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 FCM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

LX53 FCM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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