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GJ52 BWE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,078 mi
Last recorded132,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 BWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 132,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 121,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 121,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,094 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2017 113,094 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,139 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,639 miles

parking brake lever travel slightly high

Fail 19 Jun 2015 89,631 miles

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

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

parking brake lever travel slightly high

Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,676 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 63,676 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 51,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 40,235 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 40,235 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,279 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,632 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,405 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,461 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 BWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BWE, 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 BWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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