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GN03 KKW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,264 mi
Last recorded173,264 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 KKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 173,264 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2026 173,264 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 166,682 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 153,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 149,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 136,147 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,140 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,410 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn mishaped

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre worn mishaped

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,584 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 92,584 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,414 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 85,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 71,930 miles

Hand brake cable bracket missing o/s

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 65,396 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 65,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear bump stops splitting.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,814 miles

all brake discs showing corrosion

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,798 miles

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

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

nearside rear door will not open.

rear bump stops splitting.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside rear door will not open.

rear bump stops splitting.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,763 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,417 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 35,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,662 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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GN03 KKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GN03 KKW, 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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What year was GN03 KKW registered?

GN03 KKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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