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LK03 BVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 80,067 miles

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

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

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

headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 30 Oct 2024 71,963 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve very corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe near rack damp

Fail 23 Oct 2024 71,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated + has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated + has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust sleeve very corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe near rack damp

Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 52,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 40,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,205 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 33,807 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2019 33,769 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2018 33,540 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 33,298 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam image due to product on lens

Nearside Front Wheel rim slightly damaged as is tyre wall

Pass 6 Feb 2016 33,118 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,702 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 15,047 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 11,715 miles

water damage to rear registration plate just acceptable.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 10,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 8,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2007 7,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 6,751 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 BVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LK03 BVB, 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 BVB registered?

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

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The MOT history for LK03 BVB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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