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LX53 FEM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,047 mi
Last recorded112,047 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,047 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 112,047 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,016 miles

rear backbox slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,483 miles

Exhaust back box cooroding

Front brake discs and pads very low

Fail 10 Sep 2013 95,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust back box cooroding

Front brake discs and pads very low

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,156 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,825 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,718 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,189 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 36,188 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FEM 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 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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

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

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