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AY03 LYX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,452 mi
Last recorded114,452 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,452 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s & O/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 114,452 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s & O/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake lever - long travel.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,989 miles

Front Exhaust flexy joint deteriating.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 104,989 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/s & O/s - deteriation. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/s & O/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexy joint deteriating.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,751 miles

Front N/s & O/s wheels - slight resistance to rotation.

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s & O/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Park brake lever long travel.

Spare tyre - below legal tread limit.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 89,751 miles

Front N/s & O/s wheels - slight resistance to rotation.

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s & O/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Park brake lever long travel.

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement N/s & O/s park brake lever. (1.1.15 (e))

Spare tyre - below legal tread limit.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,259 miles

advise inspection light on

Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,095 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,295 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,365 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,232 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,885 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,690 miles

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

Nearside rear seat - outboard hindge point detached (seat back still secure)

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

Offside rear tyre - nail in tread.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,884 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,969 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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AY03 LYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYX, 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 AY03 LYX registered?

AY03 LYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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