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LX53 FFM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 97,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,191 miles

Front tyres perished

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,559 miles

No reverse lights

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,357 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 53,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,217 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,491 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,092 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 45,086 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,162 miles

left sill damaged at front edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,099 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,786 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,123 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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 FFM 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 82.4%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

LX53 FFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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