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MW03 GKE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,180 mi
Last recorded123,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,180 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie bar ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,672 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 116,662 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,956 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 103,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine warning light on

Fail 13 Feb 2017 103,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,327 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,470 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 84,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,063 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,257 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,597 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,079 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 31,752 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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MW03 GKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MW03 GKE, 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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MW03 GKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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