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GN03 BYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,197 mi
Last recorded66,197 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,296 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,776 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,281 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Underside Corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,870 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 52,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,530 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 48,728 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 48,723 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,190 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,190 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,787 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2012 40,787 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,882 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 31,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,365 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,064 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 BYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BYZ, 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 BYZ registered?

GN03 BYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is GN03 BYZ safe to buy?

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