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LX03 CYY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,407 mi
Last recorded112,407 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 CYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 112,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,594 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,396 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 78,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light is on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,205 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 54,832 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,832 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,015 miles

Both head light lens poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,788 miles

Front wipers smeary

Fail 29 Feb 2012 43,788 miles

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

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear door not opening from inside vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,664 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,520 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,485 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,868 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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LX03 CYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CYY, 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 CYY registered?

LX03 CYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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