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BL03 LPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,920 mi
Last recorded93,920 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 93,920 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 93,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,305 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,305 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlights polished (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,347 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,267 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,314 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,255 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,389 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,411 miles

front tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 28 Jun 2006 18,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres getting low on outer edges

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 LPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL03 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

BL03 LPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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