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LJ03 UKZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,965 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Hand brake has travel

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 70,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 67,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 65,096 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 62,727 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation at time of test (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated/torn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRE SIZE: 165/70R14T

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jul 2016 62,727 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation at time of test (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated/torn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRE SIZE: 165/70R14T

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre valve splitting close to excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front headlamp unit has condensation- not affecting beam projection

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,831 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 UKZ 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 94.1%.

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

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