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GJ52 GWK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

136,163 mi
Last recorded136,163 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,163 miles

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

Nearside Front wing badly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bad rattle from engine bay

Fail 13 Aug 2021 136,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing badly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bad rattle from engine bay

Pass 21 Aug 2020 127,357 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 127,357 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,832 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 119,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc worn/ lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid looks dirty

Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid looks dirty

Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,985 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 102,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,820 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box very corroded/casing breaking away

Fail 13 Sep 2016 93,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box very corroded/casing breaking away

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,272 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating, osr tyre perished, exhaust corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 76,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear number plate delaminating, osr tyre perished, exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,605 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 68,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front bottom arms rear bushes weak

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,188 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bottom arms rear bushes weak

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,112 miles

dip beal lenses yellowed/reducing light output

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 67,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dip beal lenses yellowed/reducing light output

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 66,175 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp lenses starting to yellow reducing light output

Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,175 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp lenses starting to yellow reducing light output

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

front discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 62,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 53,318 miles

REAR number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,377 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,651 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,463 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 GWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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