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GP03 ULW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 ULW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,281 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 113,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 106,052 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction parking permit in zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 96,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 94,659 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +poor condition (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +rear (6.3.1d)

long handbrake travel,both rear shockabsorber casings broken

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

long handbrake travel,both rear shockabsorber casings broken

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,273 miles

front exhaust slight leaks/rear box corroded,long handbrake travel,rear number plate poor condition,nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken

Fail 3 Jul 2014 84,271 miles

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

front exhaust slight leaks/rear box corroded,long handbrake travel,rear number plate poor condition,nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,796 miles

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

long handbrake travel,offside rear slight brake binding,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken,rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,604 miles

rear number plate poor condition,nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken,front suspension arm bushes wearing

slight brake binding offside rear

Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,597 miles

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

f/brake pads low

rear number plate poor condition,nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken,front suspension arm bushes wearing

slight brake binding offside rear

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,553 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,740 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,629 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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GP03 ULW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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