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LK03 BVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,029 mi
Last recorded76,029 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,029 miles

cats inners are loose, rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 76,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cats inners are loose, rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 75,035 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 75,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 69,069 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge.

coolant bottle cap missing.

Pass 24 May 2012 62,906 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 55,750 miles

advise handbrake adjustment slight travel on lever

Fail 17 May 2011 55,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

advise handbrake adjustment slight travel on lever

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light stays on

Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light stays on

Pass 11 May 2009 35,919 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 32,208 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 29,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 29,390 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,079 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 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

LK03 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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