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LK03 BVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,705 mi
Last recorded70,705 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 70,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor leak on exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 24 May 2019 66,023 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment hand brake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 62,080 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 62,074 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,610 miles

Center brake light not working.

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,498 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the side wall

Fail 7 Mar 2011 43,498 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,320 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,541 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 20,039 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,655 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 BVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BVM, 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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LK03 BVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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