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LK03 FSJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,027 mi
Last recorded63,027 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 63,027 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,136 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 53,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,909 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,233 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 27,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,345 miles

emissions at idle only just met

engine erratic at idle

Fail 20 Feb 2013 18,344 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

emissions at idle only just met

engine erratic at idle

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,036 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 17,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

esp warning lamp is on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,504 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 15,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,677 miles

Advise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,088 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,925 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 FSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

LK03 FSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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