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BL03 LSU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,910 mi
Last recorded102,910 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LSU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 102,910 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 102,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 95,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 95,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,956 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 91,914 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,012 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 85,012 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake grabbing

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,241 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,284 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 55,268 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 49,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,514 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,822 miles

advise cut in n/s/r tyre tread advise replacement

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,468 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,854 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 LSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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