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FJ03 GCK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,388 mi
Last recorded144,388 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GCK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 144,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 138,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 135,666 miles

Offside slight play in rack end

Fail 2 Nov 2016 135,666 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside slight play in rack end

Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,922 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bsh (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 119,002 miles

back box outer skin rotten

both inner rack ends slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2014 118,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin rotten

both inner rack ends slight play

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges and also down to the wear bars

Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,907 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,750 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 97,750 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,661 miles

front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,965 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,984 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,984 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 45,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,099 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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FJ03 GCK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FJ03 GCK, 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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FJ03 GCK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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