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VX53 LXV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,867 mi
Last recorded145,867 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 LXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 145,867 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 146,750 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 121,243 miles

Rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,825 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,971 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,756 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,403 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 LXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

VX53 LXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is VX53 LXV safe to buy?

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