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GJ52 NGE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

48,588 mi
Last recorded48,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 NGE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested both lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,664 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Fail 27 Jan 2021 44,663 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached 1 of 3 bolts too ball joint broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inner edge

Offside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inner edge; poss close to cords; **Advise Att**

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 41,516 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inner edge

Offside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inner edge; poss close to cords; **Advise Att**

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre; worn lower to inside

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush partly split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn smooth to inside edge

Fail 11 Jan 2018 40,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre; worn lower to inside

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror; taped over (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush partly split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn smooth to inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,655 miles

Front Tyres; slightly worn to insides

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

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

Offside Rear Slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 36,630 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 33,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,457 miles

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish and crack.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

rear number plate beginning to delaminate.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 32,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish and crack.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

rear number plate beginning to delaminate.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,520 miles

Engine mil light on

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 14 Jan 2011 28,581 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,656 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 24,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 20,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 16,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 13,370 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 NGE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NGE, 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 NGE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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