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LX53 KKD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,978 mi
Last recorded70,978 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 70,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2021 70,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,380 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,329 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 56,329 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,870 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp lenses in poor condition

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 52,870 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp lenses in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,076 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,371 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,446 miles

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Fail 8 Oct 2010 37,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,705 miles

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,147 miles

full under shelds fitted to under side of car

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,996 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,655 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 KKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KKD, 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 KKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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