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GN03 BXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,251 mi
Last recorded135,251 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BXX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 135,251 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,249 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Broken headlamp (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working Both X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front X2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 124,664 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted adult belt not tested

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 124,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted adult belt not tested

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 115,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

auxillary drivebelt deteriorating!

timing chain very noisey!

Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,077 miles

Front Lower 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)

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

auxillary drivebelt deteriorating!

timing chain very noisey!

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,291 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,042 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2010 77,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 64,219 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 64,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limits n/s/r tyre cracking up between treads and low on inner edge front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2008 50,808 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,771 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,546 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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GN03 BXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 GN03 BXX, 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 GN03 BXX registered?

GN03 BXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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