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LK03 JZN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,274 mi
Last recorded169,274 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 169,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (7.1.2)

under body covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 169,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (7.1.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 157,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2017 157,121 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2016 144,129 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp deteriorating

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 144,129 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps damaged and slight blow (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

both headlamps deteriorating

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 132,700 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electronic power steering warning light on

offside front tyre wearing uneven

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2014 117,867 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

offside headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 31 Mar 2014 117,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

offside headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,190 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,136 miles

nearside headlamp beam image slightly distorted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 91,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

nearside headlamp beam image slightly distorted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

minor damage offside front wing

nearside rear door does not open

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,785 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 53,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,270 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,480 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,809 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 JZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JZN, 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 JZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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