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LJ03 LYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,462 mi
Last recorded75,462 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,061 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 75,061 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 65,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 52,107 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 52,107 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,128 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside track rod slight play

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,863 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 49,863 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,259 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,036 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut (cord not exposed)

Nearside rear tyre inner wall perished

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall perished

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 44,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,346 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,011 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 41,998 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,795 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,063 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 28,347 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)

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 LYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LJ03 LYP, 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 LJ03 LYP registered?

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

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