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GJ52 PBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,192 mi
Last recorded80,192 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 PBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,192 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,409 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,493 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,687 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,502 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,533 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,084 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 37,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 29,589 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,172 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 18,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,558 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 8,547 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 8,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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