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FG03 KSZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,464 mi
Last recorded44,464 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 KSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,464 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 44,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,319 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Oct 2023 31,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorated, headlamps starting to loose definition.

reverse light not working.

Pass 1 Oct 2022 25,480 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 25,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 24,931 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 24,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 22,151 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 21,153 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 19,514 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 18,029 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 15,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 12,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 12,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 12,230 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,724 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 9,579 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 8,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 6,661 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 KSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 KSZ registered?

FG03 KSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is FG03 KSZ safe to buy?

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