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FX03 GRK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,334 mi
Last recorded131,334 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GRK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 131,334 miles

Slight damage to outer rim on o/s front wheel.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 131,334 miles

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

Removed item from drivers view.

Slight damage to outer rim on o/s front wheel.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,896 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 106,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone/rear/mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone/rear/mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,616 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 102,611 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 102,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Distorted and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding wheel (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SLIGHT BIND BOTH

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Damper dust covers deteriorated

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre cracking plus chunking on inner edge

tail exhaust detieriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre cracking plus chunking on inner edge

tail exhaust detieriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2014 94,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,984 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 81,984 miles

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,956 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 80,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,021 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 63,021 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,849 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 49,849 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,014 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,145 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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FX03 GRK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX03 GRK, 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 FX03 GRK registered?

FX03 GRK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is FX03 GRK safe to buy?

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