2003 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · FG03 KSV
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2003. Recorded mileage 101,766 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG03 KSV Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 101,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG03 KSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (FG03 KSV) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
FG03 KSV Mileage History
- 25/05/20067,095 mi
- 24/05/20078,588 mi+1,493 mi
- 17/07/200810,358 mi+1,770 mi
- 17/07/200810,358 mi
- 23/06/200911,552 mi+1,194 mi
- 07/06/201012,510 mi+958 mi
- 07/06/201012,510 mi
- 31/05/201113,087 mi+577 mi
- 29/06/201213,903 mi+816 mi
- 25/06/201314,338 mi+435 mi
- 14/04/201414,528 mi+190 mi
- 22/04/201414,528 mi
- 10/04/201522,593 mi+8,065 mi
- 07/04/201630,159 mi+7,566 mi
- 05/04/201739,918 mi+9,759 mi
- 05/04/201739,930 mi+12 mi
- 19/03/201851,005 mi+11,075 mi
- 20/03/201851,006 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/201959,719 mi+8,713 mi
- 23/03/202066,784 mi+7,065 mi
- 23/03/202066,784 mi
- 08/09/202175,243 mi+8,459 mi
- 03/09/202281,637 mi+6,394 mi
- 26/08/202388,314 mi+6,677 mi
- 11/09/202388,571 mi+257 mi
- 11/09/202388,571 mi
- 30/08/202495,698 mi+7,127 mi
- 30/08/202495,698 mi
- 09/09/202599,336 mi+3,638 mi
- 04/09/2026101,746 mi+2,410 mi
- 04/09/2026101,766 mi+20 mi
- 04/09/2026101,766 mi
Average of roughly 4,668 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Door Seal LeaksModerate
Water leaks through inner door carriers and soaks the carpets, causing condensation and mould.
- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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