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GP03 BYT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,997 mi
Last recorded132,997 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BYT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,553 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 123,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,054 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 115,054 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,115 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 93,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,982 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 48,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,008 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 41,008 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 28,767 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 BYT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP03 BYT, 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 GP03 BYT registered?

GP03 BYT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is GP03 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 BYT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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