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LK03 FSN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,108 mi
Last recorded126,108 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FSN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,108 miles

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Engine Management Lamp on

Front Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate & Cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Unable To Examine Seat Belt

Nearside Rear Slight Damage Above Lamp

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,414 miles

Body damaged

Both dip beam patterns are poor

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inside edge

Rear box is in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2016 113,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body damaged

Both dip beam patterns are poor

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inside edge

Rear box is in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2015 102,239 miles

Damage to nearside rear body but has no sharpe edges

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 102,239 miles

Damage to nearside rear body but has no sharpe edges

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing low

engine managment light on

Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing low

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,994 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 69,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,628 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,220 miles

n/s/r hub cap missing, wheels been curbed

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,142 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 37,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F HUB CAP MISSING O/S/F HUB CAP BROKEN

Fail 27 Mar 2007 29,637 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,703 miles

all wheels been curbed †both front tyres close to wear bands

Fail 27 Mar 2006 21,703 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wheels been curbed †both front tyres close to wear bands

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 FSN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

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

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