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FG03 KTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,101 mi
Last recorded92,101 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 KTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 87,979 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 82,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 78,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outersin corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 78,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outersin corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,061 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

parking brake lever travel high

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,486 miles

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

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn smooth

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,377 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 47,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,812 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 KTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

FG03 KTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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