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GN03 BYK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,897 mi
Last recorded71,897 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 71,897 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,147 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,074 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 May 2013 64,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,661 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r n/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

Fail 26 Apr 2012 62,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r n/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 29 Apr 2011 60,503 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall perrishing

Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,174 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,072 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 33,668 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 BYK 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 87.5%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

GN03 BYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is GN03 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 BYK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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