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LM03 VDR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,927 mi
Last recorded76,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,927 miles

Underneath the car is corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,448 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,363 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,838 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 70,838 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 67,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jets got no pipe connection to washer (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,748 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,291 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,991 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,521 miles

Front both side wheel hubcup missing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,616 miles

Nearside Front bumper plus wing damaged

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,633 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 53,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,273 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,567 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing is damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,909 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,396 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 37,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,187 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,423 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 28,423 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SPLIT !!

Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,296 miles

Advise both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,668 miles

Crack in O/S of windscreen outside of swept area

Front No plate cracked and slightly deteriorated but still readable

High level stoplight not working

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 VDR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

LM03 VDR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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