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GN03 HBZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,191 mi
Last recorded56,191 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 HBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,191 miles

Rear tyres cracking

eml on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,376 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack and pipes (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 54,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack and pipes (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,797 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,797 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,083 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 45,518 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH MISSALIGNED

Fail 9 May 2013 45,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH MISSALIGNED

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,070 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 35,882 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,970 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,447 miles

offside front tyre deep gouge to outer sidewall(not to cords)

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 HBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

GN03 HBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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