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DY52 GGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,928 mi
Last recorded108,928 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 GGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 108,928 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW (APPROX 2K)

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/ DETERIOATED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

HEADLIGHT AIM TESTED AS PRESENTED WITH LEVEL SWITCH ONP1.5

N/S/F TYRE LOW (APPROX 2K)

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

N/S/F WHEEL BUCKLED + INNER +OUTER RIMS BENT

O/S/R TYRE LOW + PERISHED ALONG TREADS (APPROX 2K)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 17 May 2016 108,928 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/ DETERIOATED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

HEADLIGHT AIM TESTED AS PRESENTED WITH LEVEL SWITCH ONP1.5

N/S/F TYRE LOW (APPROX 2K)

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

N/S/F WHEEL BUCKLED + INNER +OUTER RIMS BENT

N/S/R TYRE LOW (APPROX 2K)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R TYRE LOW + PERISHED ALONG TREADS (APPROX 2K)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,384 miles

CENTRE+REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,384 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

CENTRE+REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE + PERISHED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED ALONG TREADS

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 95,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both headlamps beam patterns poor

exhaust front flexi deteriated

front seat belts slow to retract

front windows dont open

play both lower arm rear bushes

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 12 Jan 2013 85,417 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2013 85,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,727 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 74,727 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,953 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 57,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,132 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 48,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,447 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 24,397 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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DY52 GGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DY52 GGZ, 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 DY52 GGZ registered?

DY52 GGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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