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LX03 FVN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,628 mi
Last recorded58,628 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 58,615 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,957 miles

165/70/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,977 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 5 Apr 2017 52,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,596 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS TEST

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 49,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS TEST

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,371 miles

165/70/14 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,980 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,338 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 39,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,898 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,861 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,170 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 17,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,330 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 FVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

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