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LK03 BYV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,904 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,143 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,143 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,432 miles

rear washer not working

slight enginje oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear washer not working

slight enginje oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,468 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper blades on poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,857 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,187 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,143 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 21,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LK03 BYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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