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EU03 LMK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LMK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,428 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 71,427 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,558 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 56,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the rear hoses are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,028 miles

servo pipe starting to crack not leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2020 47,450 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 45,554 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 39,542 miles

Front brake discs rusty on insides o.k for brake test

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,609 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 35,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,159 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,188 miles

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

both front discs getting rusty on insides.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,380 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,805 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,143 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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EU03 LMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EU03 LMK, 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 EU03 LMK registered?

EU03 LMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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