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FJ03 LGY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,733 mi
Last recorded72,733 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LGY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut to sidewall no ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,661 miles

engine management light on dash

oil leak

slight corrosion both front brake discs

Fail 15 Nov 2016 59,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine management light on dash

oil leak

slight corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,355 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,812 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2013 30,723 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearsde front wiper slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,527 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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FJ03 LGY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ03 LGY, 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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FJ03 LGY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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