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LY03 SGV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,213 mi
Last recorded70,213 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,567 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,838 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 34,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,724 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,802 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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LY03 SGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SGV, 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 LY03 SGV registered?

LY03 SGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is LY03 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 SGV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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