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LK03 TYX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,155 mi
Last recorded104,155 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 TYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 104,155 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Bracket not correctly fitted to suspension bracket.

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2018 104,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. pipe appears split (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Bracket not correctly fitted to suspension bracket.

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2017 102,865 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 102,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 100,926 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 100,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 98,826 miles

Ns front tyre has worn to 2.5mm [165/70/14t]

Os front tyre has worn to 3mm

Os rear tyre has worn to 1.6mm

Fail 8 May 2015 98,807 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Ns front tyre has worn to 2.5mm [165/70/14t]

Os front tyre has worn to 3mm

Os rear tyre has worn to 1.6mm

Pass 7 May 2014 96,030 miles

Oil leak from engine

Os rear tyre has worn close to limit and is cracking

Rear exhaust is corroded

Stone chip in screen

Fail 30 Apr 2014 95,976 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front washer not working

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Oil leak from engine,Investigation advised ASAP

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2013 93,526 miles

NS front tyre has worn to limit [165/70/14]

Ns front washer jet is not working

Oil leaks from engine

Rear exhaust has become very corroded

Stone chips in screen

os rear tyre has worn to 2mm

osf tyre has worn to 2mm

Fail 4 May 2013 93,526 miles

NS front tyre has worn to limit [165/70/14]

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

Ns front washer jet is not working

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

Oil leaks from engine

Rear exhaust has become very corroded

Stone chips in screen

os rear tyre has worn to 2mm

osf tyre has worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,188 miles

both front wipers split at ends

ns washer jet not working

os front suspension bush splitting giving movement

osf tyre 3mm nsf tyre 3mm os rear tyre 3mm

rear exhaust very corroded

stone chips in screen

tracking required

Pass 9 May 2011 90,258 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 90,258 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil on n/s/r brake back plate,possible wheel cylinder leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,007 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 82,885 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine management light illunated

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 18 May 2009 72,167 miles

both front suspension mount bushes starting to split and have movement

check tracking

Fail 16 May 2009 72,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front suspension mount bushes starting to split and have movement

check tracking

Pass 12 May 2008 62,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 52,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 38,732 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 TYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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