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GN03 UPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,466 mi
Last recorded73,466 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 UPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,466 miles

front brake pads and discs are worn to limits

front flexi brake hoses are perished

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,251 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Rear tyres are perishing

Front brake pads are low and the discs are worn

Oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,330 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 55,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2019 46,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 4 May 2018 36,874 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM BUCKLED

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

OFF SIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR WHHEL RIM DAMGED

Fail 30 Apr 2018 36,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM BUCKLED

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

OFF SIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR WHHEL RIM DAMGED

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure TRACK ROD END LOCK NUT (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 34,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,709 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,578 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 32,578 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 31,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,266 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 31,266 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 30,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,735 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,268 miles

shallow cut offside front tyre sidewall

small dent offside front wheel

Pass 15 May 2008 23,764 miles

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

shallow cuts both offside tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2007 21,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 18,022 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 UPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPF, 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 UPF registered?

GN03 UPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is GN03 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 UPF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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