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Skoda Fabia

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 VEAMOT history

LM03 VEA is a red petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LM03 VEA red Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,133 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VEA was last recorded at 125,133 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 6,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,196 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,937 miles
Average per year
5,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,133 miles
  • 2025 – 118,196 miles
  • 2024 – 110,115 miles
  • 2023 – 107,023 miles
  • 2021 – 103,384 miles
  • 2020 – 101,197 miles
  • 2019 – 97,751 miles
  • 2018 – 94,497 miles
  • 2017 – 84,765 miles
  • 2016 – 74,232 miles
  • 2015 – 71,588 miles
  • 2014 – 67,800 miles
  • 2013 – 64,008 miles
  • 2012 – 61,445 miles
  • 2011 – 57,775 miles
  • 2010 – 53,632 miles
  • 2009 – 48,590 miles
  • 2008 – 39,677 miles
  • 2007 – 30,172 miles
  • 2006 – 23,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,133 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust rear box starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,133 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,133 miles
    Test number
    417008329682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,196 miles (+8,081)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,196 miles
    Test number
    284841564387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,115 miles
    Test number
    506465937623
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail110,115 miles (+3,092)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,115 miles
    Test number
    506185211232
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass107,023 miles (+3,639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,023 miles
    Test number
    769310007344
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,384 miles
    Test number
    131997140670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,384 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,384 miles
    Test number
    444598026123
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,384 miles (+2,187)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,384 miles
    Test number
    979047685133
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,197 miles (+3,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,197 miles
    Test number
    712061676970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box Corroded

  10. Pass97,751 miles (+3,254)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,751 miles
    Test number
    831398758079
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass94,497 miles (+9,732)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,497 miles
    Test number
    393037245921
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass84,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    900009045582
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Fail84,765 miles (+44)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    194519362990
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Fail84,721 miles (+10,489)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,721 miles
    Test number
    730126868663
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  15. Pass74,232 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    708816476771
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box starting to corrode

  16. Fail74,230 miles (+2,642)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    189793452781
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box starting to corrode

  17. Pass71,588 miles (+3,788)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    756920455133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteLight rust rear exhaust box

  18. Pass67,800 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,800 miles
    Test number
    845361444146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,008 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,008 miles
    Test number
    265995843168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,445 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    107945732114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,775 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    376626031167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,632 miles (+5,042)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,632 miles
    Test number
    703718030182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,590 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    204802739414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,677 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,677 miles
    Test number
    364475158117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,172 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,172 miles
    Test number
    241196357411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,469 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,469 miles
    Test number
    831483646221
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  27. Fail23,469 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,469 miles
    Test number
    943323246220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LM03 VEA

Does LM03 VEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VEA is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VEA?
The MOT on LM03 VEA is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 VEA done?
LM03 VEA was recorded at 125,133 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,207 miles a year.
Has LM03 VEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VEA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 VEA 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 VEA find?
LM03 VEA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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