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VX53 LXU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,938 mi
Last recorded35,938 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 LXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,938 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,160 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 30,872 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 30,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,137 miles

Age related cracks to all tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,146 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,650 miles

rear no plate seperating

Fail 24 Sep 2009 15,650 miles

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

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

rear no plate seperating

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,379 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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VX53 LXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VX53 LXU, 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 VX53 LXU registered?

VX53 LXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 LXU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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