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GN03 MVS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 MVS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 83,242 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 83,240 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,312 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 78,286 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam image both units lenses are aged (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective aged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective aged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bad wear inner shoulder strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex has a few pin holes blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165 70 14 85 t is fitted to the other three 175 70 r 14 88h is fitted time of test (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex has a few pin holes blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split grease is starting to escape near the inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 2002 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,591 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,265 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,089 miles

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,436 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 46,433 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,337 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,286 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,125 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 32,125 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 28,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,871 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 23 Mar 2012 26,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,967 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,967 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,354 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,900 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,409 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,462 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,964 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 9,964 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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 MVS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

GN03 MVS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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