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LM03 UYE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,327 mi
Last recorded107,327 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UYE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,327 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber very weak

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2016 107,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty fog lamp does not turn off (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber very weak

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,494 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 102,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,690 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,967 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,221 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 32,221 miles

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

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

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 UYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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