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LK03 PBF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,361 mi
Last recorded147,361 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 PBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,361 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 125,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear & offside rear shock's dust cover's missing

Pass 2 May 2013 102,993 miles

N/S/R bump stop covers dropped

Oil leak

Sumps excessively corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 90,607 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 90,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,705 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,133 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn at edges

Fail 6 Aug 2010 78,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn at edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,688 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil on min mark

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,688 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil on min mark

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,361 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 45,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear number plate condition deteriorating

advise wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear number plate condition deteriorating

advise wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Jul 2006 32,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,372 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 PBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PBF, 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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What year was LK03 PBF registered?

LK03 PBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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