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GJ52 BVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,040 mi
Last recorded93,040 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 BVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,908 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 64,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,663 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,855 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 56,853 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,541 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 53,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 50,515 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 50,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear subfram bushes has play

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,339 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 47,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,616 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 27,778 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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GJ52 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ52 BVX, 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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GJ52 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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