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KS03 GXC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

87,275 mi
Last recorded87,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 GXC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 87,275 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 87,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,428 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 85,414 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ALL readings high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,772 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 79,446 miles

Emissions unable to be completed all to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 75,792 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 75,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,340 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,916 miles

Covers fitted all over.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,785 miles

Covers fitted all over car.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,055 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine trays and under covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 51,055 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine trays and under covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage

Nearside Rear Is getting old

Under covers fitted and covers in wheel arch

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,087 miles

under covers fitted.Also engine covers

Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,978 miles

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

under covers fitted.Also engine covers

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,778 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,550 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 18,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

reverse lights not working.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,362 miles

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

reverse lights not working.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 15,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 11,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,752 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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KS03 GXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 KS03 GXC, 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 KS03 GXC registered?

KS03 GXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is KS03 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 GXC shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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