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LJ03 LZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,053 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 94,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,420 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 86,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,810 miles

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

fuel pipes by fuel filter deteriorated but secure.

Fail 5 Oct 2020 71,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

fuel pipes by fuel filter deteriorated but secure.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 54,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,584 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,408 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 39,554 miles

ADVISE o/s washer jet

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,554 miles

ADVISE o/s washer jet

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,347 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,109 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,518 miles

Screen is chipped

Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,257 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 LZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LZA, 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 LZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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