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LX53 FFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,119 mi
Last recorded107,119 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,119 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and missshapeing

offside cv boot damp

Fail 29 Mar 2019 107,119 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and missshapeing

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

offside cv boot damp

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,812 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,812 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,270 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre feathering

Fail 7 Apr 2017 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre feathering

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,191 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,706 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,413 miles

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear (cracking).

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside rear tail lamp poor condition (cracked)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear (cracking).

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside rear tail lamp poor condition (cracked)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,302 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,405 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 47,010 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,300 miles

O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,337 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 FFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

LX53 FFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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