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GN03 BYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

42,173 mi
Last recorded42,173 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 42,173 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,596 miles

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

light lens damage. rear both

Fail 11 Oct 2024 40,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

light lens damage. rear both

Pass 20 Dec 2023 37,619 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 35,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 34,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both rear tyres also both perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 29,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge cracked in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract fully

Fail 12 Feb 2019 26,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract fully

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 22,542 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 22,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 19,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,638 miles

Rear tyres outer walls cracking /perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2016 18,638 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)

Rear tyres outer walls cracking /perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,384 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 18,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 18,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 17,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 17,307 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 15,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracked around tread

Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracked around tread

Pass 24 Feb 2010 14,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 10,316 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 10,311 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,788 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 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN03 BYU?

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What year was GN03 BYU registered?

GN03 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is GN03 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 BYU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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