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LY03 SNJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,891 mi
Last recorded118,891 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,891 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 118,890 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 107,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint weak. (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,324 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour N/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint weak. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,791 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,791 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 78,788 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,128 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,782 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,074 miles

nearside rear bump stop starting to deteriate

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside rear bump stop starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,930 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,743 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 39,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,842 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 SNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

LY03 SNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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