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GK52 XJV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,450 mi
Last recorded76,450 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XJV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 5 Jan 2018 76,448 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules upper and lower (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 73,634 miles

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

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

both rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Dec 2015 73,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,015 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 71,015 miles

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,696 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 67,694 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,433 miles

Both front headlamps are deteriorated & the image output is reduced

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,698 miles

Both headlamps are slightly deteriorated & the image output is reduced

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,289 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

Offside front brake disc is slightly pitted

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2011 57,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

Offside front brake disc is slightly pitted

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,428 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 53,426 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,485 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 49,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,720 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 44,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,077 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,880 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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GK52 XJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GK52 XJV, 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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GK52 XJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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