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LX03 CYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 CYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 122,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just meet requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just meet requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 112,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 112,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 111,835 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 111,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,896 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,163 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,497 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty - both sides - ON LIMIT (1.7.5a)

rear number plate deteriorating - rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,378 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - close to limit

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,684 miles

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

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

park brake travel high

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,502 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

low depth offside rear tyre - 3mm

park brake travel high

rear exhaust section deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,191 miles

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating - fuel filter corroded - rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,301 miles

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

fuel filter corroding

park brake travel high

rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,409 miles

Advise n\s\f tyre tread low/

Advise,front and rear number plates deteriating.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,451 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,206 miles

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

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,609 miles

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

small cut nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,590 miles

parking brake lver travel high

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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LX03 CYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX03 CYW, 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 LX03 CYW registered?

LX03 CYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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