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LJ03 UKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,172 mi
Last recorded128,172 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 128,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and Nearside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 119,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 119,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,631 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

headlight lenses slightly poor

rear exhaust outer skin poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2018 103,646 miles

both headlight lenses poor condition

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,490 miles

both headlight lenses poor condition

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,378 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,377 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,764 miles

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

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

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

both headlights faded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2015 75,764 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlights faded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,568 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,176 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,018 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

o/s/f tyre age cracking wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2011 33,988 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2008 26,857 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,643 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 UKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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