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GN03 KLC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,075 mi
Last recorded178,075 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 KLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 178,075 miles

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

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

slight surface rust front to rear

Pass 5 Dec 2019 177,308 miles

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

front exhaust clamp is corroding

nearside front outer CV boot is starting to deteriorate

outer sills are starting to corrode

rear brake hose ends are starting to corrode

rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

slight perishing to rear tyres, in the tread area

vehicle under-body structure to the front of the floor pans is starting to corrode

Fail 5 Dec 2019 177,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Existing halogen headlamp unit converted to be used with HID bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Existing halogen headlamp unit converted to be used with HID bulb (4.1.4 (c))

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

front exhaust clamp is corroding

nearside front outer CV boot is starting to deteriorate

offside rear brake caliper, parking brake lever is not returning to stop, may need some adjustment

outer sills are starting to corrode

rear brake hose ends are starting to corrode

rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

vehicle under-body structure to the front of the floor pans is starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2018 174,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 172,248 miles

damage to windscreen within limits

front brake rise is just within limits and they are fluctuating slightly

front exhaust clamp is corroding

outer sills are showing general signs of surface corrosion

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

slight weep from nearside outer CV boot

Fail 7 Dec 2017 172,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to windscreen within limits

front brake rise is just within limits and they are fluctuating slightly

front exhaust clamp is corroding

nearside track rod end dust boot is starting to split

outer sills are showing general signs of surface corrosion

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

slight weep from nearside outer CV boot

Pass 9 Dec 2016 169,876 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 169,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 164,243 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2015 164,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside rises slower than offside (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres wearing on edges

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2014 150,220 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 150,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 135,499 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 135,480 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsr brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Dec 2012 130,317 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 130,314 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

steering fault light showing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 118,494 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 101,807 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,386 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear shockaborbers dust covers insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,364 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 48,294 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,260 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 KLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KLC, 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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GN03 KLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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