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LF03 GZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,983 mi
Last recorded110,983 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 GZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,983 miles

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

front indicators fading

n/s/f inner rack has play

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 110,456 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front indicators fading

n/s/f inner rack has play

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 27 Mar 2015 98,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake imbalance 25%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox is badly corroded and has a small blow

small oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 68,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,037 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 46,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f top mount noisey lock to lock

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,464 miles

slight wear in front lower arm bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,313 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,759 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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LF03 GZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF03 GZV, 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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LF03 GZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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