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GK03 KVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,037 mi
Last recorded69,037 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 KVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,037 miles

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 69,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,967 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,958 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,616 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,613 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,527 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2010 54,527 miles

Offside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,737 miles

both front lower bush starting to split

long hand brake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,275 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 47,275 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,296 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 KVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KVF, 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 KVF registered?

GK03 KVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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