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GK03 FXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,786 mi
Last recorded78,786 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 FXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers are split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 78,786 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking under the car (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers are split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear backrest missing some fixings not likely to come free

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 185/40/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm serious 185/40/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 75,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 185/40/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm serious 185/40/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,383 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 72,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 69,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 69,765 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,269 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,967 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,317 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,172 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,831 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 55,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,575 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,084 miles

both rear tyres poor condition (cracked and perished sidewalls)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,652 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 39,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,474 miles

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 FXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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