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GKZ 5972

2001 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,160 mi
Last recorded174,160 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 5972
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic Sdi
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 174,160 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 174,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 173,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 171,382 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 171,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 169,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 166,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 162,216 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 158,570 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 154,726 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 154,670 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi?

Based on 947 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,260
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
position lamp(s) not working 6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
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GKZ 5972 is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKZ 5972, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKZ 5972 registered?

GKZ 5972 is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is GKZ 5972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKZ 5972 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GKZ 5972 have outstanding finance?

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