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SP03 LBV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

166,155 mi
Last recorded166,155 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 LBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 166,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 162,440 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 153,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 148,567 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 148,565 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 141,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 139,308 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to fall off

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

hand brake has little reserve travel. adjustment required

Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 137,616 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 137,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,073 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 131,870 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 123,093 miles

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

NSF small crack on screen.

NSF tyre wall face perished.

OSF tyre wall face perished.

Rear wiper does not work.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 123,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

NSF small crack on screen.

NSF tyre wall face perished.

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

OSF tyre wall face perished.

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn on inside. (3.5.1n)

Rear wiper does not work.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 112,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 112,485 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,193 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 87,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,860 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,780 miles

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

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

leak at radiator

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2010 67,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

leak at radiator

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,578 miles

brake pedal has slightly more travel than normal but OK for test

hsandbrake almost at end of travel

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,310 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 37,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 27,327 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 LBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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