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LY03 VUM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,124 mi
Last recorded46,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,124 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,712 miles

both rear tyre tread poor condition

near side front lower arm bush condition

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,714 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

N/S/R tyre tread cracked

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracked

O/S/R tyre tread cracked

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 41,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall perished

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

N/S/R tyre tread cracked

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

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall perished

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracked

O/S/R tyre tread cracked

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,709 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2011 36,665 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 36,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,597 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outter edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outter edge

Pass 26 May 2009 33,237 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 33,237 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2008 31,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 29,335 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 VUM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

LY03 VUM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is LY03 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 VUM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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