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GP03 ULT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,077 mi
Last recorded165,077 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 ULT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 165,077 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 165,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 157,780 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 157,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 155,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 145,255 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,883 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 130,883 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,062 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 124,062 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,127 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 116,357 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 116,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

handbrake high travel

nsr tyre worn on outer edge,cuts to tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,895 miles

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

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

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

only just passed emissions test

Fail 10 Aug 2011 101,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

only just passed emissions test

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,197 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,142 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,195 miles

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

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

large plastic under trays fitted

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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GP03 ULT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP03 ULT, 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 GP03 ULT registered?

GP03 ULT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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