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LK03 TXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,317 mi
Last recorded93,317 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 TXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,317 miles

Exhaust gas leaking from joints in system

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Major oil leak from engine

Front Number plate damaged

Fuel level almost empty at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2017 93,317 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fault with brake which may cause damage (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust gas leaking from joints in system

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Major oil leak from engine

Front Number plate damaged

Front Wipers not fully tested and will need full testing at retest

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fuel level almost empty at time of test

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,318 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in road tyre.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn switch has intermitted fault

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn switch has intermitted fault

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,649 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,649 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front wipers worn

Nearside rear road tyre loosing shape

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 65,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 61,659 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,648 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,550 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on (inner edges)

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 53,550 miles

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

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on (inner edges)

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,982 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,982 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Advise front number plate cracked

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,127 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 42,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise front number plate cracked but still sercure to vehical

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,143 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 31,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 TXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

LK03 TXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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