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LY03 SFU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,617 mi
Last recorded82,617 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 82,617 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split/leaking grease/loosely mounted to the shaft. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine fast idle speed is erratic.

evidence of exhaust corrosion/leaks.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front flexi-brake hose/calliper/hub areas show grease contamination.

near side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front door mirror glass shows extensive damage.

off side front flexi-brake hose/calliper/hub areas show grease contamination.

off side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,617 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split/leaking grease/loosely mounted to the shaft. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine fast idle speed is erratic.

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

epc warning lamp illuminated.

evidence of exhaust corrosion/leaks.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front flexi-brake hose/calliper/hub areas show grease contamination.

near side rear tyre is extensively perished/cracked and shows large deep splits at the inner side wall.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front door mirror glass shows extensive damage.

off side front flexi-brake hose/calliper/hub areas show grease contamination.

off side rear tyre is extensively perished/cracked and shows large deep splits at the inner side wall.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,899 miles

engine fast idle speed erratic.

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust shows corrosion and evidence of leaks.

front registration plate shows extensive deterioration.

near side front brake calliper/flexi brake hose shows grease contamination.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

near side rear tyre is extensively perished/cracked.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam image/aim weak.

off side front door mirror glass shows extensive damage.

off side rear tyre is extensively perished/cracked.

rear registration plate shows extensive deterioration.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,899 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine fast idle speed erratic.

exhaust shows corrosion and evidence of leaks.

front registration plate shows extensive deterioration.

near side front brake calliper/flexi brake hose shows grease contamination.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

near side rear tyre is extensively perished/cracked.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam image/aim weak.

off side front door mirror glass shows extensive damage.

off side rear tyre is extensively perished/cracked.

rear registration plate shows extensive deterioration.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,481 miles

both headlamp beams poor both number plates in poor condition exhaust corroded and slight leak at front slight leak on n/s/f outer c v boot

Fail 18 Mar 2017 72,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working llb382 (1.2.1b)

both headlamp beams poor both number plates in poor condition exhaust corroded and slight leak at front slight leak on n/s/f outer c v boot

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,570 miles

Beam image starting to be affected by deteriorating lens'.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding on very slightly.

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

Slight oil leak at sump gasket/seal.

Smell of anti-freeze under bonnet, fan switch in radiator and or radiator leaking.

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 52,385 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is de-laminating

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,388 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ft and rr plates cond

screen damage

wipers cond

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,683 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,265 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,612 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 15,992 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,510 miles

nail in tyre

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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LY03 SFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY03 SFU, 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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LY03 SFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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