CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK03 JXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,275 mi
Last recorded80,275 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 JXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,274 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,849 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 6,008 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,756 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

near side front wing damged

Fail 31 Jul 2013 38,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

near side front wing damged

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,605 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 34,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,196 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,913 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 18,911 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,766 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK03 JXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK03 JXL?

You can check the full history of LK03 JXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK03 JXL registered?

LK03 JXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is LK03 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 JXL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK03 JXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK03 JXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.