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GN03 GYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,675 mi
Last recorded122,675 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 122,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 109,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,664 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,328 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,890 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 85,881 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 79,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,848 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,784 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,605 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,067 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,999 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 32,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

GN03 GYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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