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LK03 TZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,075 mi
Last recorded97,075 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,075 miles

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

minor stonechip damage in windscreen

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

slight rattle originating from engine area

wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Fail 29 May 2018 97,066 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

minor stonechip damage in windscreen

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

slight rattle originating from engine area

wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 31 May 2017 91,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 86,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 81,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Tailbox slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 81,414 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Tailbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 75,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 69,699 miles

tailbox assembly slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2013 69,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

tailbox assembly slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2012 64,226 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,226 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 57,971 miles

Advise nearside and offside front headlamp glass(s) deteriorating

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 51,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 45,284 miles

both front tyres wearing towards outer edges

Pass 19 May 2008 39,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,180 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 29,180 miles

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

Advise front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 21,303 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 21,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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 TZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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