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LK03 JYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

90,281 mi
Last recorded90,281 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 90,281 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST BOX SKIN CORRODED

Pass 23 Dec 2024 84,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 79,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,262 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 72,256 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 63,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside door mirror slightly loose.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 63,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror slightly loose.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 57,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front inner cv boot small clip missing boot slightly loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 55,214 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 55,198 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 52,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,285 miles

Dashboard light illuminated indicating bulb fault.

None obligatory stop lamp removed.

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

Oil level just above minimum

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 50,244 miles

Stop lamp not working Center stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil level just above minimum

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,219 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,476 miles

Advice o/side rear tyre cracking with age

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,476 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advice o/side rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 36,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,998 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 25,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,375 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 21,375 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,413 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 15,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,437 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 JYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 JYB, 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 JYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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