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EU03 LMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

163,264 mi
Last recorded163,264 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 163,264 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust deteriorating

headlights deteriorating

underside of body corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2025 152,520 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Front shocks corroding

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear shocks corroding

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2024 145,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

headlights deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2024 145,116 miles

Emissions unable to be completed flexi exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust sleeve corroding

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

headlights deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2023 137,768 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 137,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 129,176 miles

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2022 129,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2021 118,097 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 118,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,146 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2020 112,146 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,962 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Undertrays fitted so can’t carry out full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,171 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,171 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,730 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 35,099 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 35,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 32,412 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,645 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 20,598 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 20,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 17,186 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 12,661 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 LMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LMV, 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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EU03 LMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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