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LX03 FVZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,292 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 71,188 miles

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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,320 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished but legal.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlamp adjuster moved to "zero" setting in order to pass. ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not retract. (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre perished but legal.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlamp adjuster moved to "zero" setting in order to pass. ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,219 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,164 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 46,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,374 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,662 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,874 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,110 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 FVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

LX03 FVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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