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BN52 GDK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,313 mi
Last recorded125,313 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 GDK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 125,313 miles

Rear silencer "outer skin" corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2020 125,313 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer "outer skin" corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 115,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 107,847 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 107,847 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 100,399 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Exhaust back box in poor condition.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 100,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Exhaust back box in poor condition.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,218 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,205 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

O/s/r tyre perishing.

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,720 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

O/s/r tyre perishing.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 7 May 2014 51,303 miles

windscreen is cracked in the bottm right hand corner outside of the swept area of zone A

Fail 7 May 2014 51,302 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)

windscreen is cracked in the bottm right hand corner outside of the swept area of zone A

Pass 20 May 2013 37,268 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012
Fail 29 Dec 2010 34,465 miles

handbrake light flashing

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake fluid level low

coolant light flashing

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,465 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake fluid level low

coolant light flashing

handbrake light flashing

Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,321 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,145 miles

STEERING WARNING LIGHT ON ?

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,572 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 24,559 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,812 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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BN52 GDK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN52 GDK, 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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BN52 GDK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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