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GJ52 PBY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,896 mi
Last recorded122,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 PBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 122,896 miles

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

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

both front headlight lenses are deteriating causing cloudy patterns

Fail 9 Jan 2016 122,896 miles

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

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

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

both front headlight lenses are deteriating causing cloudy patterns

Pass 9 Jan 2015 120,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 116,052 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 111,024 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,011 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 101,010 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 89,948 miles

Rear silencer salightly detiorated.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 70,202 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,468 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 30,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,915 miles

hand brake lever near end of travel

Fail 28 Feb 2006 27,915 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

hand brake lever near end of travel

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 PBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

GJ52 PBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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