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SP03 LBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,656 mi
Last recorded165,656 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 LBX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 165,656 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 165,656 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 160,347 miles

Exhaust front flexi section in poor condtion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2016 160,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust front flexi section in poor condtion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 152,084 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 29 May 2015 152,084 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 28 May 2014 139,940 miles

fitted with multiple front lights

Fail 28 May 2014 139,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

fitted with multiple front lights

wide tyres fitted but not fouling arches

Pass 30 May 2013 131,628 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 131,628 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 122,231 miles

both front wiper blades not clearing very well.

Fail 17 May 2012 122,006 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front wiper blades not clearing very well.

Pass 25 Apr 2011 106,903 miles

exhaust front flexy section leaking gasses.

front number plate deterioating.

Fail 25 Apr 2011 106,903 miles

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

exhaust front flexy section leaking gasses.

front number plate deterioating.

Pass 21 May 2010 94,467 miles

exhaust flexy joint weeping emissions.

nearside front tyre tread at 4mm,inner edge worn to 0mm.165/70/14t.

nearside front wishbone;inner rear bush seperating.

nearside rear tyre tread at 2.5mm.

offside front tyre tread at 2.5mm,edges worn to 0mm.

Fail 14 May 2010 94,261 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexy joint weeping emissions.

nearside front tyre tread at 4mm,inner edge worn to 0mm.165/70/14t.

nearside front wishbone;inner rear bush seperating.

nearside rear tyre tread at 2.5mm.

offside front tyre tread at 2.5mm,edges worn to 0mm.

Fail 14 May 2009 78,060 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust; front section flexy joint weeping gasses.

nail in offside rear tyre sidewall.

nearside front wishbone;rear bush seperating.

Pass 14 May 2009 78,060 miles

exhaust; front section flexy joint weeping gasses.

nail in offside rear tyre sidewall.

nearside front wishbone;rear bush seperating.

Fail 21 May 2008 60,678 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2008 60,678 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,975 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 LBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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