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SP03 LBN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 LBN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 102,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 102,761 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,448 miles

both nearside tyres

exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lights frosted

eml light on

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lights frosted

eml light on

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,644 miles

rear exhaust box uter skin corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 82,635 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box uter skin corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,668 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

o/s/r handbrake cable/caliper not returning correctly

Fail 5 Mar 2013 78,668 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

o/s/r handbrake cable/caliper not returning correctly

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,113 miles

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

coolant fan very noisey

eml on.

epc light on.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes unclipped but do not vibrate.

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged.

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 69,896 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

coolant fan very noisey

eml on.

epc light on.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes unclipped but do not vibrate.

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged.

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,255 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

slight leak at exhaust front pipe

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,006 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,006 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 42,433 miles

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake has travel but not reaching stop

Fail 24 Mar 2008 42,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake has travel but not reaching stop

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,692 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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SP03 LBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP03 LBN, 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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SP03 LBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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