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LM03 VDJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,203 mi
Last recorded99,203 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,203 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 99,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 95,577 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 95,577 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,216 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 92,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,531 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low/offside worn on edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,531 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread low/offside worn on edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,971 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,971 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm inner joint.

Pass 28 May 2015 78,747 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm inner joint.

Pass 29 May 2014 73,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2014 73,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 68,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Out of Shape

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 68,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Out of Shape

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 64,337 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 26 May 2011 60,171 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 55,279 miles

noise from second cat

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,874 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,736 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,045 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 VDJ 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 65.2%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

LM03 VDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 June 2003.

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