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LK03 PBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,952 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,525 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 78,515 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,873 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 77,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 77,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,355 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 74,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,676 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,448 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 54,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,302 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,410 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 15,410 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 4,550 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 2,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 2,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 2,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 2,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 1,646 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 1,284 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 PBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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