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MW03 GKZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

71,944 mi
Last recorded71,944 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 66,877 miles

Offside Front spring fitted upside down

rear exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 62,839 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 58,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 55,475 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 55,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,026 miles

Offside Front flex brake hose cracking on outer casong

Fail 14 Apr 2021 55,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front flex brake hose cracking on outer casong

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 548,879 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 548,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 54,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,942 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 51,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,759 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 49,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,579 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,541 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 38,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,080 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 33,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,764 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 25,764 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,447 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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MW03 GKZ 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 MW03 GKZ, 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 GKZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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