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GN03 GZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,164 mi
Last recorded107,164 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,394 miles

drivers door mirror casing damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2013 89,663 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outter casing rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,094 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low-topped up

serious engine noise

Fail 7 Nov 2012 80,094 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low-topped up

serious engine noise

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,941 miles

washer bottle leaks..will only retain fluid for a day or two. OK at time of test however.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,625 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,817 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,691 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edges-at 2.0mm

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edges-at 2.0mm

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs light surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,142 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 26,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,106 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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GN03 GZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZV, 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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What year was GN03 GZV registered?

GN03 GZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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