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LX03 FVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,381 mi
Last recorded88,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,381 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 87,190 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 87,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,296 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 86,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,565 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,836 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,836 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,740 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,669 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,750 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 13,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,566 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 FVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

LX03 FVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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