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LB03 NUF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,658 mi
Last recorded91,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 NUF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,658 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 91,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 90,013 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,117 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 81,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,468 miles

offside front tyre worn edge and near limit

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,239 miles

offside rear tyre screw in tread

nearside front wheel rim and tyre damaged - suggest attention

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,243 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 66,419 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 66,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,018 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,778 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,939 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 33,919 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,033 miles

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

nearside rear tyre perrished and cracked

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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LB03 NUF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LB03 NUF, 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 LB03 NUF registered?

LB03 NUF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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