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GN03 GZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

140,558 mi
Last recorded140,558 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 140,558 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 140,558 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 126,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 126,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 112,084 miles

Rear N/S/R and O/S/R Shock dust cover perished

Fail 23 Apr 2022 112,076 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear N/S/R and O/S/R Shock dust cover perished

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,795 miles

nearside front tyre bald on the edges

nearside rear tyre bald on the edges

Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 21 Mar 2019 76,520 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal sinks all the way to the floor

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Fail 13 Mar 2018 74,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal sinks all the way to the floor

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,123 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 R14 81T (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2015 63,331 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Dense black smoke emitted during purging, so fuel conditioner is strongly advised. This will detox & add to economy & performance

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp lens are deteriorating & affecting light images

O/s rear tyre has worn low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,830 miles

.................Thanx 4visiting us...........

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 60,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,590 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 25 Feb 2010 48,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 16 Mar 2009 44,687 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,332 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 41,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,645 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 37,592 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,350 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 33,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GN03 GZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GN03 GZA, 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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GN03 GZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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