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LK03 FRL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,376 mi
Last recorded71,376 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,376 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,892 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,001 miles

engine light on.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 61,001 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 52,744 miles

engine lamp on.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 52,744 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine lamp on.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,996 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,442 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,439 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,156 miles

nearside rear seat blet not fully tested due too child seat fitted

slight damage on nearside front body wing

Fail 19 Apr 2008 21,156 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder treads

nearside rear seat blet not fully tested due too child seat fitted

offside rear tyre nailed on side tread

slight damage on nearside front body wing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

shoulder wear to offside front tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2007 19,783 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

shoulder wear to offside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,794 miles

both fronttyres worn oninner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2006 17,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both fronttyres worn oninner edges

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 FRL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

LK03 FRL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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