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GK03 FSJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,533 mi
Last recorded100,533 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 FSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,533 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,166 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 78,601 miles

Headlights poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 78,391 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Headlights poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 70,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 May 2014 60,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 May 2013 48,935 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)

Fail 10 May 2013 48,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 27 Apr 2012 29,928 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 29,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,206 miles

surface cracks to both rear & offside front tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,544 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 8 Jun 2009 20,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,682 miles

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,173 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 FSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK03 FSJ, 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 GK03 FSJ registered?

GK03 FSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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