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LK03 BVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,608 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 90,608 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,964 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust corroded outer skin peeling

Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn out on inner edge 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded outer skin peeling

Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded rear box outer skin peeling

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,985 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded rear box outer skin peeling

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,433 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 52,431 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)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,736 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,342 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 12,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,693 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 BVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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