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GN03 VPL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,356 mi
Last recorded119,356 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,356 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 111,865 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Spare tyre defective ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 111,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 106,922 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play worn (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 106,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play worn (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 97,025 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 97,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 89,823 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,823 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,636 miles

n/s/r shocker upper casing insecure

o/s/r shocker upper casing insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,771 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on the edges but are raised edges

Engine cover loose

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,757 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,614 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 55,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,550 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,703 miles

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 5 May 2006 28,415 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 28,413 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

GN03 VPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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