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LY03 SHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,781 mi
Last recorded56,781 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,781 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 27 Sep 2014 52,024 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)

exhaust slightly deteriated-not leaking.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 47,960 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)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,989 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 29,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,788 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inside treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Fail 14 Mar 2009 22,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyre inside treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,682 miles

nearside front tyre outside wall lightly scuffed.

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,673 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriated ( not resulting in excessive movement )

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 SHX 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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

LY03 SHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 August 2003.

Is LY03 SHX safe to buy?

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