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FG03 GNU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 GNU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,130 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked and perished

Fail 22 Sep 2017 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,259 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 59,949 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,108 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

alternator belt in poor conditon

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,650 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,320 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,800 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 33,800 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,256 miles

rear window washer not working (hose split)

Fail 27 Dec 2011 30,256 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear window washer not working (hose split)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 28,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,888 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 25,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,284 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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FG03 GNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG03 GNU, 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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FG03 GNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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