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LM03 UYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,740 mi
Last recorded41,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,740 miles

Front Age cracking to both tyres

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

Surface pitting on front brake discs

Fail 28 Dec 2020 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 41,667 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 41,055 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,453 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 38,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 33,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 33,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,434 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 32,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,808 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 27,537 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,537 miles

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

spare tyre worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,556 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,547 miles

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,155 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 UYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

LM03 UYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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