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LM03 VDP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,481 mi
Last recorded104,481 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VDP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 104,481 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front brake hose and both front ABS wire's held on with cable tie and secure.

Rear inner pads appear low.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,456 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside front abs wiring insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2017 97,739 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 97,732 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 92,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,019 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,394 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 84,387 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,338 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,600 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 60,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,135 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 VDP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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