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GV03 UFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 UFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 98,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Emergency (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump runs (3.5 (a))

Both rear axle bushes badly deteriorated

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi' (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driveshaft oil leak

Nearside Front Damage to outer sidewall x 2

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake backplate wet

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT / CENTRE JOINT. CLAMP ,JOINER SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 96,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS HAZED (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT / CENTRE JOINT. CLAMP ,JOINER SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,943 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 94,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear backplate damp

Pass 27 May 2015 88,914 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 88,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

near side head light lens misty unable to check beam pattern

Pass 20 May 2014 82,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 72,370 miles

Front number plate damaged not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades splitting advise replacing

Pass 24 May 2012 64,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 51,799 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 45,524 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 45,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 36,222 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 36,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2007 28,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,516 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 20,040 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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GV03 UFY 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 65%.

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 GV03 UFY, 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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GV03 UFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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