2003 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · LX53 LKO
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 72,981 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX53 LKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 72,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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LX53 LKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (LX53 LKO) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
LX53 LKO Mileage History
- 18/11/202365,799 mi
- 14/12/202469,687 mi+3,888 mi
- 16/12/202469,689 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/202572,971 mi+3,282 mi
- 12/12/202572,981 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Door Seal LeaksModerate
Water leaks through inner door carriers and soaks the carpets, causing condensation and mould.
- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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