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LK03 PDZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,253 mi
Last recorded73,253 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 PDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,253 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 73,253 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 66,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 57,758 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 57,755 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,013 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,698 miles

rear silencer condition poor

Fail 5 Mar 2019 52,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

rear silencer condition poor

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,195 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 50,195 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,506 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,086 miles

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

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

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

battery starting sluggish

rear seat head restraints missing

Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,077 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,791 miles

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,693 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,693 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,222 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,645 miles

o/s fr tyre some wear inner edge

Pass 21 May 2007 13,572 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 9,927 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 PDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

LK03 PDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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