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GN03 UPK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,582 mi
Last recorded48,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 48,582 miles

Coolant leak added 2 x ltrs ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing and sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing and sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 48,582 miles

Coolant leak added 2 x ltrs ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing and sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing and sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 45,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 44,337 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 42,364 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,288 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 3 Dec 2019 38,130 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,351 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 34,672 miles

front tyres wearing inner

Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,802 miles

front tyres wearing inner

Pass 10 May 2016 32,089 miles

front tyres wearing inner

Pass 30 May 2015 30,023 miles

front tyres wearing inner

nearside rear tyre nail, and wearing outer slightly

offside wiper blade spliting

Pass 22 May 2014 28,110 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 May 2013 25,747 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 17,572 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,457 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 12,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 9,557 miles

shallow cuts nearside front tyre sidewall

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 UPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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