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LM03 UXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,650 mi
Last recorded85,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,650 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 83,413 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 79,331 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 79,331 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,233 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,957 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,520 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 35,515 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,990 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,035 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,654 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,964 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 582 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 515 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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LM03 UXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LM03 UXL, 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 LM03 UXL registered?

LM03 UXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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