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GN03 BYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

110,895 mi
Last recorded110,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BYR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,895 miles

centre section of exhaust temporarily repaired.

slight play in nearside steering rack end inner joint.

Fail 22 Jan 2024 110,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre section of exhaust temporarily repaired.

slight play in nearside steering rack end inner joint.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,083 miles

Nearside headlamp lens cloudy and pattern not sharp

bonnet difficult to open and safety catch seized

Fail 19 Jan 2023 103,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended button sticking and belt not latching (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back hinge pin is not bolted to seat back (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens cloudy and pattern not sharp

bonnet difficult to open and safety catch seized

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,374 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2022 100,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 97,970 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,654 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 96,652 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing at flexi pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 89,553 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 80,115 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,830 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,073 miles

All tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Offside rear valve stem cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,122 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,383 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,383 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs well corroded/worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,649 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 39,649 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,667 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 29,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side front tyre begining on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,935 miles

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

off side front tyre begining on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,539 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 24,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,616 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,014 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 BYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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