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LJ03 LYK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,492 mi
Last recorded90,492 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LYK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 90,492 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 86,409 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,822 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 79,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brakes start binding

Fail 6 Dec 2012 77,684 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brakes start binding

Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,845 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,256 miles

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

commercial tyres fitted to front wheels

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2010 67,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

commercial tyres fitted to front wheels

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,343 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,150 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,652 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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LJ03 LYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ03 LYK, 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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LJ03 LYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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