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FJ03 GGA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GGA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,976 miles

handbrake comes right up near stop

knocking from suspension

lower arm bushes split

rear exhaust poor condition

tempoary fuel cap fitted

wheel bearing noisey

Fail 4 Nov 2015 71,976 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system on at time of test (2.3.8)

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

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

handbrake comes right up near stop

lower arm bushes split

rear exhaust poor condition

tempoary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,193 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,129 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,574 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,720 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,221 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 18,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,624 miles

nearside anti roll-bar collar split

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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FJ03 GGA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ03 GGA, 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 FJ03 GGA registered?

FJ03 GGA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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