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GX03 UPL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 UPL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 85,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 80,657 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,913 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot clip missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot clip missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,747 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,047 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 50,036 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2019 48,155 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 48,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

n/s/r tyre perished and has a nail in it

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,525 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 45,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2017 42,686 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 42,686 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2016 39,937 miles

o/s/r tyre tread perised

Fail 9 May 2016 39,937 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread perised

wipers smear

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,355 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Fail 28 Apr 2015 37,355 miles

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

front brake pads very low

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 7 May 2014 34,676 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Fail 6 May 2014 34,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,703 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2012 27,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2011 23,861 miles

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

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,996 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges of tread and both on limits- need attention

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,736 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 15,736 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,911 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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GX03 UPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 GX03 UPL, 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 GX03 UPL registered?

GX03 UPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is GX03 UPL safe to buy?

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