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GM03 FKP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

103,998 mi
Last recorded103,998 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 103,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 99,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs wearing along with backing plates (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s udder drive boot starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 May 2024 99,929 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs wearing along with backing plates (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s udder drive boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 May 2023 93,304 miles

Nearside front mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 May 2022 85,431 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 85,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 77,334 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 77,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 71,443 miles

rear exhaust silencer outter skin in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2020 71,443 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outter skin in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust metal mounting bracket broken and rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2019 70,480 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust metal mounting bracket broken and rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

rear shock absorber covers loose

reverse light not working

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section and rear exhaust silencer deteriotaed (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror slightly damaged and taped up

rear shock absorber covers loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2017 66,898 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section and rear exhaust silencer deteriotaed (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror slightly damaged and taped up

rear shock absorber covers loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,324 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

under trays obstructing some testable items

Pass 27 May 2015 63,836 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose. underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

nearside wiper blade poor

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,523 miles

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

handbrake travel

nearside rear seat back loose at bottom,

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

slight blow on front exhaust flexi pipe, rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,523 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

nearside rear seat back loose at bottom,

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

slight blow on front exhaust flexi pipe, rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,173 miles

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

handbrake travel

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

rear exhaust silencer becoming poor

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

scratch on windscreen

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 54,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2011 54,343 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear brake slightly quicker than offside rear brake

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs becoming worn/ lip on edge of disc

Pass 27 May 2009 48,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,609 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 38,388 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,373 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 31,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r lamp lens damaged slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,567 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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GM03 FKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GM03 FKP, 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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GM03 FKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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