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FG03 GTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,867 mi
Last recorded48,867 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 GTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,867 miles

Advise nearside front cv boot

Advise offside front wheel bearing

Advise rear silencer deteriorated

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 47,465 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 45,497 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 45,497 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 43,652 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 42,339 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,305 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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FG03 GTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG03 GTU, 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 FG03 GTU registered?

FG03 GTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is FG03 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 GTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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