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KS03 GXR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,654 mi
Last recorded164,654 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 GXR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 164,654 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 154,267 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 142,118 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 128,331 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 128,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 94,849 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,713 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 89,713 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Advise strong nearside rear brake pad very low

Rear brake discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,070 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,709 miles

movement in front wishbone rear bush's

Fail 8 Oct 2013 78,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

movement in front wishbone rear bush's

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,799 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 72,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

rear exhuast deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,623 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,910 miles

exhaust corroded. o/s/f suspension arm bush worn.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 61,897 miles

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

exhaust corroded. o/s/f suspension arm bush worn.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,157 miles

screen chipped. front suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 3 Oct 2008 54,806 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,806 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,508 miles

front tyres worn low on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,458 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 GXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

KS03 GXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is KS03 GXR safe to buy?

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