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Skoda Fabia

Yellow · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 VCNMOT history

LM03 VCN is a yellow diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 135,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LM03 VCN yellow Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Fabia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,703 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VCN was last recorded at 135,703 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 8,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,496 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,207 miles
Average per year
6,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,703 miles
  • 2025 – 127,496 miles
  • 2024 – 117,813 miles
  • 2023 – 113,504 miles
  • 2022 – 110,840 miles
  • 2021 – 107,132 miles
  • 2020 – 103,521 miles
  • 2019 – 99,727 miles
  • 2018 – 94,995 miles
  • 2017 – 90,187 miles
  • 2016 – 86,126 miles
  • 2015 – 80,569 miles
  • 2014 – 70,862 miles
  • 2013 – 62,675 miles
  • 2012 – 56,391 miles
  • 2011 – 50,006 miles
  • 2010 – 43,463 miles
  • 2009 – 37,383 miles
  • 2008 – 31,190 miles
  • 2007 – 25,722 miles
  • 2006 – 14,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both head lamps deteriorated/faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,703 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,703 miles
    Test number
    558961103020
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,703 miles (+8,207)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,703 miles
    Test number
    152316453208
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,496 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,496 miles
    Test number
    397846416770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail127,496 miles (+9,683)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,496 miles
    Test number
    684263417531
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass117,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,813 miles
    Test number
    181069706778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,813 miles (+4,309)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,813 miles
    Test number
    462345563873
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,504 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,504 miles
    Test number
    565568776847
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps deteriorated/faded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  8. Fail113,504 miles (+2,664)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,504 miles
    Test number
    289439558584
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps deteriorated/faded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  9. Pass110,840 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    280737359552
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded but not to excess

  10. Fail110,840 miles (+3,708)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    966245600363
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded but not to excess

  11. Pass107,132 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,132 miles
    Test number
    542714876895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail107,117 miles (+3,596)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,117 miles
    Test number
    980167911880
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass103,521 miles (+3,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    808175443907
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass99,727 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    99,727 miles
    Test number
    549432591235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,995 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,995 miles
    Test number
    759345832345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,187 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    609833399437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,126 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,126 miles
    Test number
    482490233436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,569 miles (+9,707)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    897528675133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,862 miles (+8,187)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,862 miles
    Test number
    689519274108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,675 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    249989183461
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Fail62,675 miles (+6,284)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    826579083165
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteFront number craded

  22. Pass56,391 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    359893492121
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  23. Fail56,391 miles (+6,385)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    197622192104
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  24. Pass50,006 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    468991281198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,463 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,463 miles
    Test number
    851576780188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished

  26. Fail43,463 miles (+6,080)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,463 miles
    Test number
    951176580125
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished

  27. Fail37,383 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    222348689121
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass37,383 miles (+6,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    613288789145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass31,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,190 miles
    Test number
    613849988194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail31,190 miles (+5,468)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,190 miles
    Test number
    754299688154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass25,722 miles (+10,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,722 miles
    Test number
    313727587199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass14,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,988 miles
    Test number
    910254386149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VCN

Does LM03 VCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VCN is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VCN?
The MOT on LM03 VCN is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 VCN done?
LM03 VCN was recorded at 135,703 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,037 miles a year.
Has LM03 VCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VCN has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 VCN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 VCN find?
LM03 VCN passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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