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LX53 KJF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,965 mi
Last recorded114,965 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 114,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,679 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 75,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 64,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,138 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 52,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,854 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Exhaust rear expansion box corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 185/60R14/82H Tread balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam pattern poor and only just visible.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,549 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 45,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,214 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,561 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 40,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,594 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,488 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 18,835 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 KJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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