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GN03 HGC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,478 mi
Last recorded81,478 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,478 miles

both front headlamp aims poor

coolant temp warning on dashboard

engine oil leak

front antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,273 miles

coolant low level light and engine management light on

exhaust sections corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leaks

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,422 miles

slight smearing from wipers

EML on at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to all coil springs & exhaust system

noise from engine

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Feb 2017 64,392 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to all coil springs & exhaust system

noise from engine

oil leak from engine

slight smearing from wipers

Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 56,682 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 36,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 19,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,772 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 HGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

GN03 HGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GN03 HGC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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