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GK52 XKC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,595 mi
Last recorded62,595 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XKC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,801 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 55,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,260 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,095 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 42,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,540 miles

Exhaust, steering, suspension and underside of vehicle corroded

Nsf tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2017 40,531 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess scored (3.5.1i)

Exhaust, steering, suspension and underside of vehicle corroded

Nsf tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coolant warning light flashing on dash

exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 22 Jan 2015 37,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded front to rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coolant warning light flashing on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,805 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 35,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,752 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 32,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 29,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,383 miles

engine management light on.

offside front tyre scrubbed bald inner edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,321 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 11,241 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 XKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKC, 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 XKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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