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LK03 BXP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,097 mi
Last recorded45,097 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 45,097 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2025 45,097 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,846 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2024 41,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 41,556 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 41,457 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 41,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,344 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,112 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 40,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,708 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 40,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,089 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,602 miles

water leak

Fail 15 Oct 2016 38,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

water leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 37,045 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,469 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,698 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,916 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 BXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BXP, 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 BXP registered?

LK03 BXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is LK03 BXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 BXP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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