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GK52 JZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,122 mi
Last recorded118,122 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 118,122 miles

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 26 May 2017 105,294 miles

Handbrake has travel but RBT RESULTS satisfactory

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Slight imbalance on handbrake effort

Pass 12 May 2016 91,140 miles

headlights are misty but pattern is ok

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers split

Pass 29 May 2014 73,243 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 73,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 60,526 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,353 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 34,937 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 20,012 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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GK52 JZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK52 JZL, 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 GK52 JZL registered?

GK52 JZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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