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LX03 FVS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

218,301 mi
Last recorded218,301 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FVS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 218,301 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 218,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 207,918 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes weak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 207,918 miles

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

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))

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes weak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 158,521 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 158,521 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,269 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,096 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,374 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower(rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,374 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens cover (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower(rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,752 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,182 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,130 miles

nsf trye worn outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2008 44,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,680 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 FVS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

LX03 FVS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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