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LK03 JXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,930 mi
Last recorded78,930 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 JXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,930 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 78,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil pressure light flashing, this makes emissions test dangerous for engine. Permission is required to undertake and may still result in failure. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lags off side (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

fan is not kicking in to cool the engine down

Fail 29 Mar 2023 70,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

fan is not kicking in to cool the engine down

Pass 2 Apr 2022 60,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake level has little or no travel - adjustment may be required

Fail 2 Apr 2022 60,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake level has little or no travel - adjustment may be required

Fail 26 Mar 2022 60,074 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,381 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 52,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,115 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 47,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,249 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 18 Feb 2018 44,810 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,044 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 43,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,309 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 43,309 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 42,606 miles

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Fail 1 Mar 2014 42,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,961 miles

rear no.plate faded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,346 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 34,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,541 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 30,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,414 miles

o/s/f tyre cuts in wall

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,089 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,781 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 JXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 JXZ, 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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LK03 JXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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