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LF03 NJV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,235 mi
Last recorded50,235 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 NJV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,269 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 47,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer box outer casing corroding away ,however not leaking.

Pass 19 May 2016 30,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,073 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,073 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking between the treads

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,935 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,618 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 25,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2010 24,743 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly perishing.

Pass 26 May 2009 22,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,008 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 17,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,873 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 NJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

LF03 NJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is LF03 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 NJV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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