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LY03 SGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

150,202 mi
Last recorded150,202 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 150,202 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 150,185 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 144,391 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 140,968 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 136,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 134,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2014 130,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,431 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,477 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty and worn.

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,500 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion on inside surface

Very slight bind on N/S/R

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,858 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Rear discs have surface corrosion

Slight brake bind at rear wheels

Pass 16 Jul 2008
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,212 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 SGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LY03 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

LY03 SGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 SGZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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