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GP03 BZB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,939 mi
Last recorded127,939 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,939 miles

185/60/14

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear wheels slight binding ok on rolleres

Fail 16 Aug 2016 127,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

185/60/14

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear wheels slight binding ok on rolleres

Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,741 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,371 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 98,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,094 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both front lower arm bushes have slight play

both front tyres wearing on inner edge (o/s/f close to limit)

parking brake travel high

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 80,280 miles

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

cat brick broken up

front pads low

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

slight weep of oil from n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 3 Jun 2010 80,280 miles

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

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

cat brick broken up

front pads low

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

slight weep of oil from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,838 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 55,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,918 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,617 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 BZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 GP03 BZB, 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 BZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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