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LK03 BYT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,104 mi
Last recorded57,104 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BYT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,719 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 56,719 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,465 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 56,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,035 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,874 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 55,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,836 miles

engine oil leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2019 52,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

engine oil leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,411 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,796 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,330 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,939 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,560 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 40,560 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,385 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)

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,741 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 14,741 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,350 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 BYT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

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

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