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LY03 SKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,451 mi
Last recorded48,451 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,451 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

nearside front window lift not working

offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

offside front window lift not working

Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,197 miles

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked with age

Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,262 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 47,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing on the outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,469 miles

both front tyres perishing.

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

tread depths: both front on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/60/14 /82T.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,591 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 33,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,619 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 32,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2011 32,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 31,157 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,805 miles

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

offside rear indicator going white

Fail 9 Jun 2009 27,803 miles

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

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

offside rear indicator going white

Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,554 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,666 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 SKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

LY03 SKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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