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GN03 BYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,103 mi
Last recorded37,103 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,551 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,054 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 7 Mar 2014 27,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine coolant light came on during CAT test (over heating)

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish due to age

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f tyre nearing limit

x 2 rear tyres perishing due to age

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,550 miles

engine management light is on

service light is on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 25,550 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

service light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,851 miles

Both front suspension console bushes starting to split.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 21,851 miles

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

Both front suspension console bushes starting to split.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,975 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,321 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 BYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA registered?

GN03 BYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GN03 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 BYA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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