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GN03 KLU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,369 mi
Last recorded106,369 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 106,369 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 106,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 91,325 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2025 91,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 79,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,947 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 73,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,813 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,799 miles

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

Park brake only just met required efficiency and may require adjustment or repair

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2021 55,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective also condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective also condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Park brake only just met required efficiency and may require adjustment or repair

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 49,310 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 49,309 miles

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt damaged offside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective offside front (7.1.2 (e))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,721 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,043 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 29,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2012 26,650 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,571 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 KLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

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

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