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LF03 NHV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 NHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,376 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 23 Nov 2018 98,376 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Nov 2017 93,707 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,888 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,595 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,576 miles

nearside rear tyre has a slight damage on outer wall

offside front cv gaiter showing signs of grease no visual split/damage

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,529 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,208 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,938 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,938 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,414 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 32,414 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 24,998 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 24,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 17,252 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 NHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NHV, 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 LF03 NHV registered?

LF03 NHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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