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BL03 LSF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,438 mi
Last recorded139,438 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 139,438 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre cracking - perishing, NSR tyre slightly damaged on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 137,345 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side, NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Started to split around the inner clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 123,172 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light permanently on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,439 miles

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 116,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,472 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 110,472 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,131 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR EXHAUST DETERIATED

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,157 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,657 miles

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

O/S/Rear tyre "aged"/"cracked".tyre dot code indicates 2003 manufacture.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 66,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,858 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 LSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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