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GN03 UPC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

41,842 mi
Last recorded41,842 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 41,842 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 41,794 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 40,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner shoulder / cracked and perished 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,395 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 34,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 34,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 29,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,716 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 25,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,998 miles

both front tyres slight wear to inner edges

both h/lamps fading beam image not effected

Pass 12 Oct 2017 23,099 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 23,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,093 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 22,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,631 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 20,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,517 miles

both headlamps frosted slightly

both lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

hand brake lever comes up a little high

Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,732 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,018 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 18,018 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 17,331 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,807 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 16,807 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,016 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,906 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,893 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 10,440 miles

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

drivers wiper blade juddering

Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,440 miles

drivers wiper blade juddering

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 UPC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN03 UPC registered?

GN03 UPC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is GN03 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 UPC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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