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FG03 KSN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,108 mi
Last recorded143,108 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 KSN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 143,108 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box start distorting & corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 143,108 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed flexi excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f & o/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box start distorting & corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 129,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front And rear suspension components corroded

MIL Light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ON LIMIT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides and N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 129,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front And rear suspension components corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MIL Light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ON LIMIT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides and N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,654 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 121,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion to all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,953 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexy hose ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,044 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,818 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,814 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,759 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,203 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust heatshield resting on exhaust

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,397 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,359 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 KSN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KSN, 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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FG03 KSN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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