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LK03 FRD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,485 mi
Last recorded100,485 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FRD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,485 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,485 miles

Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,492 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 100,492 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 97,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,007 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine management dashboard warning lamp on

exhaust system front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust system rear back box heat shield insecure

park brake efficiency only just met (19%) it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre shows severe wear to its inner shoulder

exhaust system rear back box deteriorated and shows a slight leak of emissions

wear pattern to offside front tyre may indicate vehicle requires a steering geometry check

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,601 miles

Rear exaust tail box outer casing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,598 miles

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

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

Rear exaust tail box outer casing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,318 miles

rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2015 67,318 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,090 miles

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,335 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,321 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,171 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,275 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,203 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 FRD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

LK03 FRD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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