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GK52 MYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,915 mi
Last recorded166,915 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 MYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 166,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake close to end reserve travel

Pass 24 Jan 2018 153,510 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 153,510 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 139,937 miles

Front both front discs showing slight distortion on roller brake tester

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear osr and nsr bump stops in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2017 139,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front both front discs showing slight distortion on roller brake tester

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear osr and nsr bump stops in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 124,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,066 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated and wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,022 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake lever travel long, it appears your brakes require adjustment/repair

Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,299 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 74,013 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel long, it appears your brakes require adjustment/repair

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

reverse lamp/s not working

Fail 13 Jan 2012 74,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel long, it appears your brakes require adjustment/repair

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

reverse lamp/s not working

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,615 miles

front brakes showing signs of judder.

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift.

nearside rear tyre 1mm on edge of tread plus nail in tread.

offside front seat belt slow to retact.

reverse lamps inoperative.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 63,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes showing signs of judder.

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift.

nearside rear tyre 1mm on edge of tread plus nail in tread.

offside front seat belt slow to retact.

reverse lamps inoperative.

Fail 10 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

odimeter not working can not record reading

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,019 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 49,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 26,024 miles

front anti roll bar mountings showing slight signs of wear

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 MYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 GK52 MYU, 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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GK52 MYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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