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GK03 DGF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,675 mi
Last recorded195,675 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 DGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 195,675 miles

Exhausts back-box corroded.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2018 195,295 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 195,279 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 175,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 175,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 159,360 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2016 159,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2015 138,058 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,277 miles

minor judder front brake

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,277 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front wishbone rear bushes weak and starting to split

minor judder front brake

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 27 Jun 2013 112,845 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated And Have Slight Play But Not Excessive

Fail 27 Jun 2013 112,845 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated And Have Slight Play But Not Excessive

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,026 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 100,026 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhoust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,763 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 89,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,472 miles

n/s/ door mirror damage

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,862 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 31,160 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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GK03 DGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DGF, 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 DGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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