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LF03 NHC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,723 mi
Last recorded80,723 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,723 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,809 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 74,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,779 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,527 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust in poor condition corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,516 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,835 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,555 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 32,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,252 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,731 miles

nail in n/a/r tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,170 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 30,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,243 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 19,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NHC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF03 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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