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LX03 KVT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,491 mi
Last recorded84,491 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 KVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,491 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,491 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,168 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 75,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 74,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Noise from offside rear brake

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering light stays on intermitantly

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside beam pattern poor.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 73,154 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside beam pattern poor.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,387 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,704 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 38,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,051 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 25,051 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,544 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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LX03 KVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX03 KVT, 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 LX03 KVT registered?

LX03 KVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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