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LK03 BTZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,735 mi
Last recorded61,735 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 61,735 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 57,060 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 52,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 38,098 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 37,515 miles

Rear Boot lid slightly loose does not stay open in secure position. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 37,514 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid slightly loose does not stay open in secure position. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,765 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 36,764 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,219 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 35,219 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 34,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,028 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 33,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,555 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,359 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 29,359 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,919 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,850 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,483 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,638 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,307 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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LK03 BTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK03 BTZ, 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 LK03 BTZ registered?

LK03 BTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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