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LF03 NHP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 NHP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,768 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine MIL light on

Nearside Front Sidelight slightly dim

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Struggled to pass emissions test - advise repair

Fail 2 Sep 2020 111,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine MIL light on

Nearside Front Sidelight slightly dim

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Struggled to pass emissions test - advise repair

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,602 miles

Both front headlights faded.

Both front wishbone rear bushes slight wear.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front wishbone corroded.

Rear box corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlights faded.

Both front wishbone rear bushes slight wear.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front wishbone corroded.

Rear box corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, replace when pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has moderate movement - advise replacement soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has moderate movement - advise replacement soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn but pads ok at present (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 96,319 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2017 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing wishbone front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

N/S/F tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,322 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 91,322 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,529 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 88,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,804 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,113 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 82,107 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML light on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,009 miles

EML is on

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,007 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)

EML is on

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

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

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,892 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 66,217 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,336 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 42,398 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing started to corrode

rear number plate backing started to come away

Fail 29 May 2007 34,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside sunvisor clip broken

Pass 29 May 2007 34,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside sunvisor clip broken

Pass 26 May 2006 22,997 miles

nail in tyre

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 NHP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NHP, 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 NHP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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