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GK03 LVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,723 mi
Last recorded118,723 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,723 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 118,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 112,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2022 112,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 110,666 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 110,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 107,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1856014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 102,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,023 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 96,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,387 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 83,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 83,771 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,640 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 81,211 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,211 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 79,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 79,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,314 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,374 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY TIGHT

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,810 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 LVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 LVB, 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 LVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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