Skoda Fabia
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LX53 FEKMOT history
LX53 FEK is a grey petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 124,438 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 FEK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Fabia
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 FEK was last recorded at 124,438 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 4,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,912 miles · 27 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,526 miles
- Average per year
- 5,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,438 miles
- 2025 – 119,912 miles
- 2024 – 117,379 miles
- 2021 – 109,924 miles
- 2020 – 104,227 miles
- 2019 – 101,657 miles
- 2018 – 98,292 miles
- 2017 – 94,095 miles
- 2016 – 90,678 miles
- 2015 – 86,457 miles
- 2014 – 82,236 miles
- 2013 – 79,633 miles
- 2012 – 75,512 miles
- 2011 – 67,431 miles
- 2010 – 57,810 miles
- 2009 – 47,542 miles
- 2008 – 35,182 miles
- 2007 – 23,267 miles
- 2006 – 17,004 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,438 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pressure build up slow
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,438 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 124,438 miles
- Test number
- 427861895435
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail124,438 miles (+4,526)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,438 miles
- Test number
- 952230183755
- Repaired at testFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass119,912 miles (+2,533)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 119,912 miles
- Test number
- 242034863989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,379 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 117,379 miles
- Test number
- 892694320902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,378 miles2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,378 miles
- Test number
- 571053242078
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail117,378 miles (+7,454)2 dangerous11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,378 miles
- Test number
- 677986812105
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass109,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 109,924 miles
- Test number
- 170083719068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,924 miles (+5,697)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,924 miles
- Test number
- 266473395670
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Pass104,227 miles (+2,570)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 104,227 miles
- Test number
- 746967547443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,657 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 101,657 miles
- Test number
- 840234120691
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,648 miles (+3,356)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,648 miles
- Test number
- 456010324065
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,292 miles (+4,197)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 98,292 miles
- Test number
- 280833470025
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses are faded/deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass94,095 miles (+3,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 94,095 miles
- Test number
- 903244040840
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass90,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 90,678 miles
- Test number
- 828088547026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,678 miles (+4,221)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,678 miles
- Test number
- 568813012992
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass86,457 miles (+4,221)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 86,457 miles
- Test number
- 179662605239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteRear exhaust box is deteriorated
Pass82,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 82,236 miles
- Test number
- 105198474162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,236 miles (+2,603)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,236 miles
- Test number
- 446628474128
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass79,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 79,633 miles
- Test number
- 849853483161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,633 miles (+4,121)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,633 miles
- Test number
- 468352583169
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass75,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 75,512 miles
- Test number
- 767318472117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,512 miles (+8,081)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,512 miles
- Test number
- 477068572178
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHandbrake performance is low
Pass67,431 miles (+9,621)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 67,431 miles
- Test number
- 705993681130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 57,810 miles
- Test number
- 363719500435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,810 miles (+10,268)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,810 miles
- Test number
- 652789400216
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,542 miles (+12,360)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 47,542 miles
- Test number
- 790805299117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,182 miles (+11,915)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 35,182 miles
- Test number
- 620935008207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,267 miles (+6,263)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 23,267 miles
- Test number
- 883104407287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 17,004 miles
- Test number
- 311666406283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 FEK
- Does LX53 FEK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 FEK is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 FEK?
- The MOT on LX53 FEK is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 FEK done?
- LX53 FEK was recorded at 124,438 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 5,445 miles a year.
- Has LX53 FEK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 FEK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX53 FEK 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 FEK find?
- LX53 FEK passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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