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LY03 SJU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,621 mi
Last recorded148,621 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 148,621 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 138,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,828 miles

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

Rear silencer skin coming away

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

oily underneath

Fail 10 Jan 2017 127,828 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both. cloudy lenses (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear silencer skin coming away

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

oily underneath

Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 114,827 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion/pitting on front and rear discs

nearside undertray insecure

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,267 miles

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/r tyre getting low.2.5mm

rear brake discs corroded.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 111,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/r tyre getting low.2.5mm

rear brake discs corroded.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 108,828 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear discs

headlight lenses discoloured

Fail 19 Aug 2013 108,828 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear discs

headlight lenses discoloured

Pass 6 Sep 2012 161,441 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front discs

Fail 5 Sep 2012 101,434 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front discs

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,265 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 96,264 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,559 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 71,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,132 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front anti roll bar collar split

Fail 7 Jan 2008 71,131 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front anti roll bar collar split

Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,081 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 SJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJU, 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 SJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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