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L837 VLN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,090 mi
Last recorded34,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 VLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2023 34,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 34,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 33,889 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 32,752 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 31,837 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 27,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,630 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,888 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,297 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,407 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 10,810 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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L837 VLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L837 VLN, 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 L837 VLN registered?

L837 VLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is L837 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L837 VLN shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L837 VLN have outstanding finance?

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