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LK03 BXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,879 mi
Last recorded34,879 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 34,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 34,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 30,393 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 30,274 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 30,274 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 30,128 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 30,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,026 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 29,026 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 28,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 26,442 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 26,442 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 25,214 miles

Nearside Front iner & outer sidewall starting to perish

Nearside Rear outer sidewall starting to perish

Offside Front inner & outer sidewall starting to perish

Offside Rear outer sidewall starting to perish

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latch will soon require attention (6.2.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 25,214 miles

Nearside Front iner & outer sidewall starting to perish

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall starting to perish

Offside Front inner & outer sidewall starting to perish

Offside Rear outer sidewall starting to perish

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latch will soon require attention (6.2.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 22,880 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,694 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 18,939 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,575 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,219 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 BXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BXZ, 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

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What year was LK03 BXZ registered?

LK03 BXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is LK03 BXZ safe to buy?

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