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GN03 UMS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 UMS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 119,921 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 119,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,028 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 119,028 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust rear box corroded.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,873 miles

complete exhaust system in poor condition

offside front shock becoming damp

under shields preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Aug 2016 114,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

complete exhaust system in poor condition

offside front shock becoming damp

under shields preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limits (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust poor condition front to rear

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,937 miles

Both rear shock absorber buffers split

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)

Slight pitting on inner edge of front brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2010 74,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear shock absorber buffers split

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

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

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

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

Slight pitting on inner edge of front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f shock absoprber buffer broken

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 39,519 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2006 39,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UMS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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