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GP03 BYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,089 mi
Last recorded132,089 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 132,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heatshield loose

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 May 2022 132,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heatshield loose

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2021 124,612 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,985 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,985 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,452 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,373 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Rear box corroded

nearside constant velocity gaitor seeping grease

Fail 11 Jul 2017 58,373 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

EML light on dash

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Rear box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,011 miles

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)

engine warning lamp displayed on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,390 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 42,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 40,587 miles

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

near side rear lence cracked

slight body damage

Pass 22 May 2012 39,930 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 38,473 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges and near side rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 36,816 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low and perishing

Pass 11 May 2009 33,248 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2009 33,248 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2008 27,792 miles

off side front tyre wearing on edges

slight body damage

Fail 28 May 2008 27,792 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

off side front tyre wearing on edges

slight body damage

Pass 23 May 2007 22,857 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 16,462 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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GP03 BYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GP03 BYS, 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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GP03 BYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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