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GJ52 GWC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 GWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,413 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,851 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,982 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 57,982 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,882 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 47,882 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,767 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Near side headlight aim poor

Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,826 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,009 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 7,172 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 4,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 3,880 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 GWC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWC, 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 GJ52 GWC registered?

GJ52 GWC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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