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LX53 FEP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,911 mi
Last recorded82,911 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FEP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,911 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 82,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,715 miles

nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bushes deteriorated

repair to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 25 Apr 2018 74,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens cover (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cover (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bushes deteriorated

repair to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2017 72,451 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lens covers (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2016 70,362 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2014 64,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2014 63,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 60,398 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2012 56,019 miles

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust cover insecure(broken)

Pass 6 May 2011 50,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 46,701 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 42,808 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2008 37,807 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,453 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 FEP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

LX53 FEP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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