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L3 KPC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,139 mi
Last recorded95,139 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 KPC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,139 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 92,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,624 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 89,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,741 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 87,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake high

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,141 miles

hand brake is coming up high

osr axle bush is worn and split

osr wheel is tight to turn

temp light coming on

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,999 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Held on with cable-ties which slightly obscure the plate but it is very unlikely to be misread (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect appears to have no dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 30,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,417 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,013 miles

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate, front plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2007 17,014 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 24 May 2007 17,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 15 May 2006 13,515 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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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L3 KPC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L3 KPC, 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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What year was L3 KPC registered?

L3 KPC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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