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LX03 KXD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 KXD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 92,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 92,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm,front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 165 / 70 r 14 t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

long handbrake

rear brake hoses perished

rear heat shield lose

Nearside Rear brake back plate wet

Offside Front tyre weqaring on edge

exhaust has slight blows

front and rear number plate in poor condition

front anti roll bar link,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

front head lamp patterns just visable

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,848 miles

Nearside Front washer jet in op but o/s/f jet cleans screen

Offside Front anti roll bar link,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

Offside Front lower arm,ball joint jacket in poor condition

front head lamp patterns just visable

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in rack

Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 / 70 r 14 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front washer jet in op but o/s/f jet cleans screen

Offside Front anti roll bar link,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

Offside Front lower arm,ball joint jacket in poor condition

front head lamp patterns just visable

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,342 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar ball joint jacket in poor condition

Offside Front bottom arm ball joint jacket in poor condition

Offside Front rack has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

centre exhaust box and joint slightly blowing

chip in screen within 40mm

eml light on

front lamp beam patterns just visable

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,634 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 52,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 42,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 42,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,852 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 21,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,698 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,297 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 KXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

LX03 KXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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