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LK03 BYX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,719 mi
Last recorded59,719 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 59,719 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 59,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 53,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 53,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 47,518 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,603 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin starting to corroded

headlamps starting to fade

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,238 miles

front brake discs corroded {inner edges}

rear exhaust corroded {not blowing}

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,691 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 41,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,316 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,702 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight signs of front tyre contact with plastic wheel arch liner

Wiper blades worn and juddering slightly, Borderl;ine pass

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,891 miles

Not much handbrake reserve travel left

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Signs of front tyres slightly contacting wheel arch liners under load on lock

Slight wiper judder

Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,716 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Not much handbrake reserve travel left

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Signs of front tyres slightly contacting wheel arch liners under load on lock

Slight wiper judder

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight wiper judder

Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,029 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 7,745 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,745 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 BYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

LK03 BYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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