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GK53 KHO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,045 mi
Last recorded181,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KHO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 181,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))

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

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust section outer skin corroded

Tailgate only opens from inside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 177,095 miles

Coolant leak

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2024 168,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 168,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 153,546 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 153,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 145,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lamps inop

Fail 2 Aug 2022 145,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 23 Jul 2021 136,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 124,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,168 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight imbalance from front brake application. Adjustment or repair may be required

Fail 12 Jul 2019 117,168 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight imbalance from front brake application. Adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,839 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,712 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

crack in windscreen not in direct view of the road surface

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,621 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,796 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 86,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,035 miles

management light on

offside rear service brake slight bind by hand

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,665 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,867 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,388 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 47,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,839 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,839 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,983 miles

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,398 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,319 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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GK53 KHO 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 GK53 KHO, 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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GK53 KHO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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