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GN03 OWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 OWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,271 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Exhaust corroded and peeling

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2022 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Exhaust corroded and peeling

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,659 miles

Anti roll bar on the nearside front is close to the subframe and wearing it slightly

Engine mounts worn slightly

Exhaust corroded and peeling

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,654 miles

exhaust flexi is deteriorated, also rear box split

Fail 23 Mar 2020 69,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust flexi is deteriorated, also rear box split

Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,352 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 59,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,723 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,999 miles

EML light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 53,999 miles

EML light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,998 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and offside rear cracking on inner sidewall 185/60/14

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light comes on

osf tyre bald inner edge

rear exhaust box casing heavily corroded/breaking of

Fail 7 Apr 2015 47,846 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light comes on

osf tyre bald inner edge

rear exhaust box casing heavily corroded/breaking of

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,272 miles

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

ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS ON MIL.

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS STARTING TO SPLIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS STARTING TO SPLIT.

REAR EXHAUST BOX CASING IS HEAVILY CORRODED.

SERVICE INSPECTION LAMP IS ON.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 45,272 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS ON MIL.

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS STARTING TO SPLIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS STARTING TO SPLIT.

REAR EXHAUST BOX CASING IS HEAVILY CORRODED.

SERVICE INSPECTION LAMP IS ON.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,513 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 39,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,552 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine light on

Nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

Offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,957 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 22 Mar 2007 23,916 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,702 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 OWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

GN03 OWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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