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BL03 LSK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,564 mi
Last recorded119,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LSK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,564 miles

Centre brake light has bulbs out

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

both headlamp lenses faded

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 119,307 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre brake light has bulbs out

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

both headlamp lenses faded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,810 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,034 miles

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

engine light on dash(went off when parked up)

steering light on dash (steering all ok)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,845 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 75,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,978 miles

steer wheel light on,on dash..

Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,972 miles

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

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

steer wheel light on,on dash..

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 33,567 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,398 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 32,395 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 27,372 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 8,954 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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BL03 LSK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL03 LSK, 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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BL03 LSK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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