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VN53 LGX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,895 mi
Last recorded69,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,895 miles

back box corroded

brake bind o/s/r

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 60,506 miles

back box corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,830 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroded

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear shock absorber bumpstops broken

Small stonechips on widscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2016 54,815 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust tailbox corroded

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear shock absorber bumpstops broken

Small stonechips on widscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,588 miles

h/lamp output poor

Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,716 miles

headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 3 May 2013 41,731 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 41,731 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,883 miles

headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 31,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 28,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,063 miles

rear bump stops starting to split

Pass 15 May 2007 21,086 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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VN53 LGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VN53 LGX, 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 VN53 LGX registered?

VN53 LGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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