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GJ52 GWE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,715 mi
Last recorded83,715 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 GWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,715 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,704 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 80,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,507 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,279 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 64,504 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 58,608 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2009 58,608 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 53,629 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,649 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 48,630 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,012 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 GWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

GJ52 GWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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