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GK03 LVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 LVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 90,437 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 90,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,984 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 84,883 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,361 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,400 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,543 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 70,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,915 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 60,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,693 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,685 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,297 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,222 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 26,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 22,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,390 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 18,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,836 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 LVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

GK03 LVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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