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GJ52 BWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 BWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,667 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 71,238 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both side (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,743 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,628 miles

advise to have tracking re set

handbrake reading just passed

Fail 25 Aug 2016 44,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise to have tracking re set

handbrake reading just passed

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,539 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

front number plate damaged

parking brake has long travel

Fail 24 Aug 2015 33,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

front number plate damaged

item hanging in windscreen removed from drivers view

parking brake has long travel

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,422 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 13,230 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 12,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,175 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,027 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 BWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ52 BWZ, 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 BWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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