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BL03 LRU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,993 mi
Last recorded67,993 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,993 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,377 miles

BUFFLES LOOSE IN CENTRE SILENCER

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRERS ATTENTION

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,607 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,380 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside & offside rear seats ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,380 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside & offside rear seats ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,176 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system deteriorating

slight wear forming on front offside tyre inner tread

Fail 13 Nov 2015 50,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system deteriorating

slight wear forming on front offside tyre inner tread

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front nearside driveshafts

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,359 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deterioating

rear nearside seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deterioating

rear nearside seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,605 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,214 miles

Engine light on.

Unofficial label removed from swept area of windscreen.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,041 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 22,041 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,953 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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BL03 LRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LRU, 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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BL03 LRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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