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LA03 JPX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,963 mi
Last recorded80,963 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 JPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 80,963 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing Damaged Slightly

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 80,963 miles

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

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing Damaged Slightly

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 76,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing Damaged Slightly

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 76,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wing Damaged Slightly

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 71,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Damaged Slightly

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 64,688 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,692 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,881 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,614 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,730 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,164 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 28,110 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 24,664 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,664 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,583 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,820 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 8,031 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LA03 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA03 JPX registered?

LA03 JPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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