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LK03 BWC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

air filter box insecure

n/s/r seat base hinge broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,691 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 70,684 miles

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,781 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,513 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 48,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

o/s washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,597 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

headlamps deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,544 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2012 34,543 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlamps slightly deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2011 31,688 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,959 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2009 26,519 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 26,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,364 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 19,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,511 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 BWC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BWC, 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 BWC registered?

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

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