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LJ03 UKG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,760 mi
Last recorded101,760 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,760 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 80,039 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,744 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,744 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and damaged and worn close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,842 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and damaged and worn close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,898 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked close to limit

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and perrished

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and perrished

Fail 22 Apr 2009 37,914 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SCUFFED & DAMAGED

BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & PERISHED & NEARSIDE TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

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

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

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,914 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SCUFFED & DAMAGED

BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & PERISHED & NEARSIDE TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,694 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 25,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,996 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,577 miles

Nearside 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 UKG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 UKG registered?

LJ03 UKG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is LJ03 UKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 UKG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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