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BL03 LJN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,327 mi
Last recorded102,327 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,327 miles

o/s rear road spring corroded

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,901 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,250 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,250 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,341 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 96,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,362 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 94,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,691 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,857 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,912 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 65,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,123 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,853 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 33,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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BL03 LJN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL03 LJN, 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 BL03 LJN registered?

BL03 LJN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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