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GK03 HFW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,206 mi
Last recorded37,206 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,206 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged but readable

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil filler cap leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,757 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,116 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 89,113 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,400 miles

Rear exhaust has forward mounting broken off

Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,400 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust has forward mounting broken off

Pass 24 Jan 2012 82,706 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs well corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front wishbone bush cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front wishbone bush cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,749 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,697 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,181 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2007 53,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate deteriorating

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,617 miles

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

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 HFW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

GK03 HFW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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