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LK03 BYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,184 miles

rear brakes may need attention

Fail 26 Jun 2017 137,184 miles

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

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 119,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

washers may need attention

Pass 12 Jul 2013 108,748 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 98,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,440 miles

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

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

rear brakes may need attention

Fail 16 Jul 2010 72,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,157 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 52,544 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,216 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,668 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 BYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

LK03 BYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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