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RN03 LGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,132 mi
Last recorded71,132 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 LGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 71,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,882 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 68,882 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 55,435 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 55,435 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 47,590 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2020 47,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,015 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 38,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 31,987 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 31,985 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 24,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 24,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,331 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 22,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,676 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,538 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 13,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,395 miles

Both Front disc corrded

Tax disc in centre of windscreen causing obstruction

Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,476 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,526 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 6,807 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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RN03 LGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RN03 LGZ, 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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RN03 LGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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