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LK03 FPC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FPC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,974 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 89,970 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,982 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,321 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust joiner clamp corroded away

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,001 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 77,001 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 72,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,407 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,767 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front suspension creaks

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,664 miles

nearside front suspension creaks

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,611 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,121 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 23,019 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,019 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2006 9,336 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 9,336 miles

Offside Rear 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 FPC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

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

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