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AY03 LXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,011 mi
Last recorded119,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LXX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 119,011 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 112,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,092 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 107,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cover sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2021 103,331 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cover sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,136 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint and rear box in poor condition

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 101,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi poor condition

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,970 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2018 84,874 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,412 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

front and rear plates deteriorating

front wipers getting weak

headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear box is rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,398 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,435 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 39,435 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,693 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 16,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AY03 LXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AY03 LXX, 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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AY03 LXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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