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LX53 KHR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 127,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 118,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 110,841 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2023 103,396 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 102,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,362 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 87,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded.

under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,030 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 81,030 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,210 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,370 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 57,370 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 55,642 miles

Both front headlights lenses dis-coloured

Fail 10 May 2017 55,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front headlights lenses dis-coloured

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 51,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,222 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 May 2014 42,716 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,743 miles

slight perishing to both rear tyres noted

Pass 3 May 2012 33,700 miles

both lower arm rear bushes getting weak

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 30,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 27 May 2010 25,797 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 25,797 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,667 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 25,638 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,094 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,002 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 KHR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KHR, 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 KHR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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