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LX53 FEH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,533 mi
Last recorded44,533 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FEH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 44,533 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 44,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2025 37,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 29,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 23,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 22,845 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 21,261 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,364 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 17,902 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 17,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 17,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,816 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,780 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 17,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 17,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 16,974 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 16,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,221 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,327 miles

offside front and both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,440 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 12,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,256 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,513 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 FEH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FEH, 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 FEH registered?

LX53 FEH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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