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LK03 BXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BXX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 98,594 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,822 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 95,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,077 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 76,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,549 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 66,549 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine Managment Light On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge/shoulder

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge/shoulder

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,035 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 49,013 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 41,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,235 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 30,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,344 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,262 miles

rear number plate delaminating.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 18,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,582 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 10,303 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 BXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BXX, 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 BXX registered?

LK03 BXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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