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LM03 VEB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,036 mi
Last recorded83,036 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VEB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,036 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,105 miles

minor oil leak

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush worn to limit- change soon

o/s mirror cracked

rear number plate poor

Fail 22 Oct 2024 80,102 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

minor oil leak

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush worn to limit- change soon

o/s mirror cracked

rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,771 miles

N/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 79,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,763 miles

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

Rear wiper split.

Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Pass 29 Aug 2020 70,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,778 miles

Offside Front mirror glass is cracked

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2018 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front has a steel wheel fitted - all others are alloy.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,996 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,721 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 50,630 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,526 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,229 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,244 miles

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 23 Jun 2008 24,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,231 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 VEB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

LM03 VEB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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