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GJ52 NFU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 102,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 98,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 82,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back box corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back box corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 78,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 78,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 76,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 76,222 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 73,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 62,285 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 62,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,158 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,000 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TREAD

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUTS ON TREAD

Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,000 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TREAD

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,655 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 21,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,299 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 NFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFU, 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 NFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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