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GX03 URN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,695 mi
Last recorded138,695 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 URN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside, out of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 2 Sep 2021 138,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside, out of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 129,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer is corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

under floor covers preventing inspection of components

Fail 19 Aug 2020 129,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside, lense misty polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer is corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

under floor covers preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin is corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on nearside at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

underfloor covers are fitted,preventing inspection of components

Fail 5 Sep 2019 118,699 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge and approx 2mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin is corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on nearside at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

underfloor covers are fitted,preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 5 Sep 2018 105,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,472 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriated only just met headlamp aim criteria

rear back box exhaust outer skin deteriating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 87,470 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn smooth poss close to cords strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn smooth poss close to cords strong advise (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriated only just met headlamp aim criteria

rear back box exhaust outer skin deteriating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,620 miles

Front headlamp lenses are slightly misty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin is rusty

all brake discs are rusty

plastic cover underfloor covers are fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

washer bottle leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 59,584 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

washer bottle leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,295 miles

Both offside tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 51,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both offside tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,640 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 41,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,115 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil and coolant low

offside front and both rear tyres perished

unconnected pipe at rear of engine block

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,688 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp on

engine misfire

offide rear tyre perishing

offside mirror housing damaged

ofside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2009 18,831 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,831 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,562 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,446 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 2,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 URN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 URN, 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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GX03 URN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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