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LX53 HFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,382 miles

SUSPENSION BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION,FRONT EXHAUST PIPE LEAKING

Fail 21 Oct 2015 104,382 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

SUSPENSION BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION,FRONT EXHAUST PIPE LEAKING

Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 25 Oct 2013 89,821 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear heat sheild insecure

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow from front flexi joint

Fail 31 Oct 2012 82,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear heat sheild insecure

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow from front flexi joint

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,973 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 73,973 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,427 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,492 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HFL, 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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LX53 HFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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