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FG03 KSU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,001 miles

Offside slight leak on rack boot

hand brake slightly high but working ok

Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,979 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 81,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 71,338 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front bald on inside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired front bolt making contact with arm (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,254 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 35,254 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers poor

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,845 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 31,784 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,468 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 30,468 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG03 KSU, 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 KSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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