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Skoda Fabia

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LX53 FDMMOT history

LX53 FDM is a silver petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

LX53 FDM silver Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
119,147 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 FDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX53 FDM was last recorded at 119,147 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 2,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,779 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,368 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,147 miles
  • 2024 – 116,779 miles
  • 2023 – 114,653 miles
  • 2022 – 112,641 miles
  • 2021 – 109,966 miles
  • 2020 – 107,440 miles
  • 2019 – 105,460 miles
  • 2018 – 101,091 miles
  • 2017 – 96,738 miles
  • 2016 – 91,235 miles
  • 2015 – 87,587 miles
  • 2014 – 85,016 miles
  • 2013 – 82,510 miles
  • 2012 – 78,969 miles
  • 2011 – 75,505 miles
  • 2010 – 71,842 miles
  • 2009 – 62,014 miles
  • 2008 – 50,045 miles
  • 2007 – 38,029 miles
  • 2006 – 33,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,147 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sill ends
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,147 miles (+2,368)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,147 miles
    Test number
    398946846542
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sill ends
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Pass116,779 miles (+2,126)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    522452694364
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake adjustment

  3. Pass114,653 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    301499206165
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail114,637 miles (+1,996)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,637 miles
    Test number
    401761030288
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,641 miles (+35)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,641 miles
    Test number
    356931229558
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer sills

  6. Fail112,606 miles (+2,640)2 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,606 miles
    Test number
    334229818389
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate wet
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer sills

  7. Pass109,966 miles (+2,526)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,966 miles
    Test number
    179139571692
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sills

  8. Pass107,440 miles (+1,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,440 miles
    Test number
    817044892687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass105,460 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,460 miles
    Test number
    942069097183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,091 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    444704886858
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail101,077 miles (+4,339)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,077 miles
    Test number
    175982151216
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,738 miles (+64)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    738265486953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear outer sills

  13. Fail96,674 miles (+5,439)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,674 miles
    Test number
    843838818843
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear outer sills

  14. Pass91,235 miles (+3,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,235 miles
    Test number
    481868081457
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass87,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    360697950803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,587 miles (+2,571)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    315579182687
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,016 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    246739324398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  18. Fail85,016 miles (+2,506)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    338729124355
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  19. Pass82,510 miles (+3,541)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,510 miles
    Test number
    818229523356
    • NoteBoth rear shocker dust covers insecure
    • NoteEml light on dash

  20. Pass78,969 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,969 miles
    Test number
    106369932351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    877169431336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,498 miles (+3,656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,498 miles
    Test number
    138579431395
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass71,842 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    490810750435
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres slightly staggered
    • NoteAdvise engine noisy from cold
    • NoteAdvise osf tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise slight play in wishbones rearmost bushes
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake discs

  24. Fail71,842 miles (+9,828)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    984370150351
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres slightly staggered
    • NoteAdvise engine noisy from cold
    • NoteAdvise osf tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise slight play in wishbones rearmost bushes
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake discs

  25. Pass62,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    241678669269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,014 miles (+11,969)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    351688469462
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber dust covers inscure

  27. Pass50,045 miles (+12,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    943267868216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,029 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,029 miles
    Test number
    324658067247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,774 miles
    Test number
    301751946422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 FDM

Does LX53 FDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 FDM expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 FDM?
The MOT on LX53 FDM expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 FDM done?
LX53 FDM was recorded at 119,147 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has LX53 FDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 FDM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 FDM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 FDM find?
LX53 FDM failed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch; offside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 6 more.

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