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LK03 BZB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,986 mi
Last recorded34,986 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 34,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 33,419 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 32,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 32,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,809 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED ON WALLS AND IN TREAD

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 31,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 31,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Fail 1 Apr 2019 31,394 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,650 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,449 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,008 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,537 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,242 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,700 miles

nsr tyre has cracks/perished on outer sidewall

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2012 20,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre has cracks/perished on outer sidewall

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,105 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 16,101 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,636 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,108 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,254 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 BZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

LK03 BZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LK03 BZB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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