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GN03 BYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,374 mi
Last recorded90,374 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,374 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

under carriage surface rust under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 83,552 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,172 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 80,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 77,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 74,343 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2017 74,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 67,593 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 61,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,097 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,351 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,888 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 BYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

GN03 BYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GN03 BYD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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