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LK03 BZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,080 mi
Last recorded47,080 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,080 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 47,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail & cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 46,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 45,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 44,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,273 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 44,273 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,790 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 43,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,019 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,136 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,102 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 34,099 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,825 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 27,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,869 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,972 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,384 miles

offside front under wing wire loose

rear number plate deterioting

rear wash inop.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,467 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 BZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

LK03 BZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LK03 BZF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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