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GN03 GYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,315 mi
Last recorded103,315 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,751 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,773 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust corroded

nearside front headlamp misted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bad wear to inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bad wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

exhaust corroded

nearside front headlamp misted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,337 miles

ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S AND O/S REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 72,337 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S AND O/S REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,487 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,015 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 58,015 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 44,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,984 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,190 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 GYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYJ, 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 GYJ registered?

GN03 GYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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