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LK03 JYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,616 mi
Last recorded118,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 118,616 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 118,611 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,327 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 107,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,427 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,353 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 59,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

water leak rad

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,306 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 47,306 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,147 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,971 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 JYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JYH, 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

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What year was LK03 JYH registered?

LK03 JYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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