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LK03 BUP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,705 mi
Last recorded66,705 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear [rear] exhaust corroded,not leaking time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2021 66,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Rear [rear] exhaust corroded,not leaking time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2020 62,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,724 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,952 miles

headlight beam patterns slightly distorted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,972 miles

offside steering rack inner tie rod has play

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 50,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 47,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2014 47,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 43,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 40,728 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 40,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,626 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 33,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 33,038 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 17,492 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

LK03 BUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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