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LK03 FOF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,606 mi
Last recorded126,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FOF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 126,606 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Jul 2019 126,605 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2018 123,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

handbrake travel long

Fail 27 Jun 2018 123,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

handbrake travel long

Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,212 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 120,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,185 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,206 miles

centre exhaust deteriated

o/s/f headlight deteriated

Fail 30 May 2014 96,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust deteriated

engine light on

o/s/f headlight deteriated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,113 miles

both rear tyres perished and wearing low

centre exhaust join corroded

n/s side repeater lense missing

Fail 18 Jun 2013 84,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished and wearing low

centre exhaust join corroded

n/s side repeater lense missing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,983 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,497 miles

n/s front side repeater cover missing

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s front brake juddering slightly

play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Apr 2010 44,612 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2010 44,612 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2009 28,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,626 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 20,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 7,616 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 7,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 FOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

LK03 FOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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