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LA03 JHH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,392 mi
Last recorded121,392 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 JHH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 121,392 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 110,937 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel at the lever

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seatbelts slow to retract, but not affecting operation of seatbelts

Fail 15 Feb 2019 110,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel at the lever

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seatbelts slow to retract, but not affecting operation of seatbelts

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,423 miles

Cooling fan is noisy when running

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,423 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Cooling fan is noisy when running

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Exhaust system is corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine has oil leak/s

Engine oil level is above maximum level

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, aged (2007), perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2017 86,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant/anti-freeze level is below minimum

Engine has oil leak/s

Engine oil level is above maximum level

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, aged (2007), perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,302 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement due to incorrect fitting (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing 165/70 R14 T 2007

child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

clutch "slipping"

coolant pipe corroded

signs of coolant leak from radiator fan switch

slight gearbox fluid leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating wrong bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement due to incorrect fitting (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing 165/70 R14 T 2007

child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

clutch "slipping"

coolant level low

coolant pipe corroded

signs of coolant leak from radiator fan switch

slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,051 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre edge worn

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,873 miles

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

nearside front tyre edge worn

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,357 miles

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

engine coolant pipe rusted

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,774 miles

rear exhaust rusted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,133 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 66,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,504 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 50,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,992 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,804 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 31,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,700 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,027 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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LA03 JHH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA03 JHH, 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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LA03 JHH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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