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GR03 HTN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,524 mi
Last recorded41,524 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 HTN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 41,524 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Damaged around mounting screw. Recommend replacement. (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake has little reserve travel. Recommend inspection and repair/adjustment.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement and tracking check. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp unit loose but not insecure.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Bald on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat seatback loose but not insecure. Recommend repair.

Offside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Recommend inspection.

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean and recheck. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 41,524 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer intake pipe weld broken. Carried out temporary repair, recommend replacement. One piece with centre pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Damaged around mounting screw. Recommend replacement. (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake has little reserve travel. Recommend inspection and repair/adjustment.

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Impact damage causing bumper end to jut out. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement and tracking check. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp unit loose but not insecure.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Bald on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat seatback loose but not insecure. Recommend repair.

Offside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Recommend inspection.

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean and recheck. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty due to lack of basic maintenance. Nearside washer jet missing diffuser. Recommend replacement. (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,978 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 35,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 28,252 miles

Exhaust system corroded. Rear silencer cracking around pipe.

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

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

Offside Wiper blade smeary. Recommend replacement.

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

High level stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate damaged. Recommend replacement.

Handbrake travel seems high. Still has reserve travel.

High level stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 21,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate damaged. Recommend replacement.

Handbrake travel seems high. Still has reserve travel.

High level stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,487 miles

Both front wipers slightly smeary.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level brake light inop. Disconnected?

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

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

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

Reverse lights inop.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2011 15,488 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,192 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,265 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,814 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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GR03 HTN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GR03 HTN, 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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GR03 HTN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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