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GV03 UFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,625 mi
Last recorded111,625 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 UFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 111,625 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,119 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,289 miles

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

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 106,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. (2.0mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

offside headlight slightly faded

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,216 miles

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 98,216 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,713 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coolant leak

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,713 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coolant leak

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,355 miles

front b/discs poor condition

osr tyre sidewall cracking

under body covered by plastic covers unable to veiw b/pipes or fuel pipes

Fail 24 Apr 2012 87,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front b/discs poor condition

osr tyre sidewall cracking

under body covered by plastic covers unable to veiw b/pipes or fuel pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,902 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 63,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,316 miles

exhaust system is in poor condition

small crack on front registration plate

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,536 miles

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

crack in front number plate

minor coolant leak

Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,536 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

crack in front number plate

front and rear brake discs corroding and lipping

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 37,843 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 29,459 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 UFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 GV03 UFZ, 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 UFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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