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GX03 UPW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,811 mi
Last recorded70,811 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 UPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 70,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 46,577 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,494 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the inner wall but not to cords

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,472 miles

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

exhaust downpipe flexible slight leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 35,472 miles

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

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

exhaust downpipe flexible slight leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,185 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 32,937 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,937 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,347 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,347 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,862 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,011 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 26,011 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 24,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,357 miles

both front brake rusted

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 UPW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 GX03 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

GX03 UPW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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