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LM03 UXS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,406 mi
Last recorded60,406 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UXS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,406 miles

front suspension corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2023 60,403 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,378 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door ()

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders, nearside & offside

Fail 11 Jul 2019 60,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders, nearside & offside

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 56,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 54,903 miles

Rear tyres low on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2016 54,900 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 52,731 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 48,242 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 46,155 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,175 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,260 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,449 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 37,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,657 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,821 miles

n/s/r tyre

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 UXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UXS, 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 UXS registered?

LM03 UXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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