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GR03 HTP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 HTP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,027 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2019 75,027 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,789 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 65,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,811 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion front susp. shockers + rear inc. spare wheel well axle etc.

eng light on

Fail 14 Jul 2017 60,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion front + rear

eng light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,482 miles

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

corrosion front + rear susp. + axle + n/s/f arm and shocker

rear heat shield det

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,101 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,443 miles

emission test on idle just passed see print out

front and rear suspension components ie arms/axle beam and shocks etc quite corroded

front brake discs strongly advised as very deteriorates/pitted on inside faces

front n/s elec window in/op

horn push advised

powersteering pipes on the steering rack strongly advised = corroded

rear brake discs very slightly corroded

reg plates are deteriorating/dicolouring

v ery slight roughness felt at n/s front wheelbearing??

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,763 miles

Front discs corroded

High pressure power steering pipe corroded

OSR spring corroded

Rear brakes require maintainance

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,854 miles

Rear tyres worn and cracked

Rear shocks and springs corroded

Centre and tail sections of exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front shocks rather corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear brake calipers sticky

Rear brake pipes and flexies corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre and tail sections of exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front shocks rather corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear brake calipers sticky

Rear brake pipes and flexies corroded

Rear shocks and springs corroded

Rear tyres worn and cracked

Rodent damage to wiring at NSF

Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,972 miles

front brake discs may be required at next pad change

front of headlamps dull and starting to effect beam pattern

wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate but ok just now

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,871 miles

both wishbone rear bushes started to deteriorate but still function as intended

front discs deteriorating

rear tyres at approx 4mm will last a while yet

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,791 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 33,791 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres low tread

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,836 miles

All discs rusty

Front tyres 3mm

Fail 16 Jul 2007 27,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,143 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,704 miles

light scratch on n/s wiper arc.

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 HTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR03 HTP, 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 GR03 HTP registered?

GR03 HTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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