CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK03 BXE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,307 mi
Last recorded55,307 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,307 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 55,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,092 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,551 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 50,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,671 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,480 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 44,480 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,375 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing 165/7014

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,101 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,430 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,477 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 23,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,610 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK03 BXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK03 BXE?

You can check the full history of LK03 BXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK03 BXE registered?

LK03 BXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is LK03 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 BXE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK03 BXE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK03 BXE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.