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LM03 UYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,304 mi
Last recorded101,304 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 99,691 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 99,688 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 99,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175/65r14 82h all three others 165/70r14 (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/70r14 81h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush splitting, recommend replacement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,471 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,807 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 80,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,314 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Long travel handbrake.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge of tread and on legal minimum of 1.6mm 165/70t14

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 UYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYA, 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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LM03 UYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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