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LY03 VSA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 81,911 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 81,911 miles

Brake fluid contaminated green (1.8 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged both flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 80,655 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,986 miles

Rear axel bushes worn

engine oil on minimum mark

under tray fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,986 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear axel bushes worn

engine oil on minimum mark

under tray fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,166 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 77,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,568 miles

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

nearside front door mirror cracked

rear box exhaust slighty deteroirated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 58,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

nearside front door mirror cracked

rear box exhaust slighty deteroirated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,509 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES BOLD TO EDGE.

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 48,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,746 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 43,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 VSA 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 63.2%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

LY03 VSA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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