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GK03 FTJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,740 mi
Last recorded52,740 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 FTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,740 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,227 miles

both beam patterns on headlights poor

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,538 miles

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,095 miles

offside front brake pads are wearing low

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 40,942 miles

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

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

offside front brake pads are wearing low

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,395 miles

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

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

offside rear pershied

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,756 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,360 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,300 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 FTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

GK03 FTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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The MOT history for GK03 FTJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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