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LX53 HCZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,638 mi
Last recorded100,638 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,638 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front number plate deteriorated

Hand brake lever travel is high but does not effect parking effort

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 73,155 miles

front discs are poor

rear brakes are poor

x2 front wipers are poor

Fail 31 May 2017 73,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs are poor

rear brakes are poor

x2 front wipers are poor

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,011 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2015 70,011 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2015 69,831 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,068 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,370 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,400 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,216 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 45,216 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,623 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 28,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,326 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 16,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

LX53 HCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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