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BD52 GZS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 GZS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 126,768 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 126,767 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 124,257 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 124,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,608 miles

Engine Noisy.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre, Worn Slightly Out Of Shape. Inner Shoulder.

Oil Leak.

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded. Advise.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 113,608 miles

Engine Noisy.

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre, Worn Slightly Out Of Shape. Inner Shoulder.

Oil Leak.

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded. Advise.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Shoulder Bald.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing. 185/60H14.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Shoulder Bald.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing. 185/60H14.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 84,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,865 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust is deteriorated.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,826 miles

coolent level light flashing

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 70,957 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and pitted due to car standing

rear seatbelts were very hard to inspect due to bags of rubbish on rear seat

Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,705 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 68,703 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 60,438 miles

in my opinion this vehical is over loaded for continuas every day use

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 20 Sep 2008 60,433 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

in my opinion this vehical is over loaded for continuas every day use

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,781 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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BD52 GZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc 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 BD52 GZS, 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 BD52 GZS registered?

BD52 GZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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