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GK03 CZE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,165 mi
Last recorded108,165 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 CZE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 108,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Brake shield/Backing plate is very insecure and can catch on disk. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not secured on inner end and detached on full lock. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/R 175/65/14 / NSR 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant below minimum

Engine misfire at idle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges, Low Tread 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where joins hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,620 miles

rear tyres perrishing slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2019 100,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perrishing slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,090 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,522 miles

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2017 82,522 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,674 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,394 miles

nsf wearing on inner and outer edges

os door mirror damaged but taped over to prevent sharp edges

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror cover damaged but no sharpe edges exposed

Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door mirror cover damaged but taped over to prevent sharp edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,864 miles

front number plate slightly damaged and discoloured

nearside and offside front brake disc edges rusted

nearside rear seatbelt stalk slightly damaged

offside door mirror cover broken and taped over

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight exhaust leaks at front of centre section and at rear box joint

slight offside front brake judder

Fail 8 Aug 2011 54,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate slightly damaged and discoloured

nearside and offside front brake disc edges rusted

nearside and offside reverse lights inoperative

nearside rear seatbelt stalk slightly damaged

offside door mirror cover broken and taped over

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight exhaust leaks at front of centre section and at rear box joint

slight offside front brake judder

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,892 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED BUT TAPED UP

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,179 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT AND REAR PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED BUT HAS BEEN TAPED UP

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 49,148 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)

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT AND REAR PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED BUT HAS BEEN TAPED UP

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,585 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 37,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,881 miles

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

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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GK03 CZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GK03 CZE, 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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GK03 CZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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