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GK03 LUZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,604 mi
Last recorded63,604 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 LUZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,604 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 30 Jul 2020 63,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,565 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

front suspension components very rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,563 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

front suspension components very rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,598 miles

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

drivers outer handle stiff door shuts ok

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,658 miles

Light corrosion to front suspension arms.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre is wearing low on its inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer is corroded but not to excess.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 54,658 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Light corrosion to front suspension arms.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre is wearing low on its inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer is corroded but not to excess.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,143 miles

beam patterns weak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,911 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,403 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,021 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,114 miles

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

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 26 Jun 2006 17,322 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 LUZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

GK03 LUZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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