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GN03 ULZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,153 mi
Last recorded78,153 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 ULZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 78,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining clamp defective - exhaust likely to separate (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,676 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 71,675 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,706 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken, exhaust resting on lateral support bar. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken, exhaust resting on lateral support bar. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,316 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 66,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel on lever

o/s/r tyre hs slight perishing beteen tread + slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim and tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2014 56,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel on lever

o/s/r tyre hs slight perishing beteen tread + slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim and tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,511 miles

wiper blades split on ends.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,346 miles

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

front brake pads appear low.

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and bald outer edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 45,346 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake pads appear low.

nearside front headlamp aim pattern poor.

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and bald outer edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,017 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 41,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 ULZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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