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LK03 FPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,959 mi
Last recorded88,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,959 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,766 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

near side front tyre perished due to age dot code 3501

Fail 27 Jun 2017 80,765 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

near side front tyre perished due to age dot code 3501

Pass 9 May 2016 70,815 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 9 May 2016 70,815 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 13 May 2015 58,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2015 58,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2014 46,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,069 miles

n/s/r seat belt retracts slowly

rear bumper damage

rear registration plate stained not effecting lettering

wipers noisey on screen

wipers starting to smear on screen

Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,067 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brakes snatch on road test but ok in rollers

n/s/r seat belt retracts slowly

rear bumper damage

rear registration plate stained not effecting lettering

service light on

slight rough running at idle

wipers noisey on screen

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 16 May 2012 42,169 miles

both rear passenger seat belts retract slowly

knock and play in steering rack

rear number plate stained not effecting the lettering

service light is on

slight rough running at idle

Pass 18 May 2011 37,746 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight handbrake travel

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 17 May 2010 35,796 miles

oil leak appears to be oil pressure switch

Fail 17 May 2010 35,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak appears to be oil pressure switch

Pass 18 May 2009 33,429 miles

rear no plate delaminating & dirty

very slight play in steering rack o/s joint

Fail 18 May 2009 33,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear no plate delaminating & dirty

very slight play in steering rack o/s joint

Fail 16 May 2008 29,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2008 29,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2007 24,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2006 18,326 miles

rear registration plate detearearating still clearly visable

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 FPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

LK03 FPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LK03 FPF safe to buy?

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