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GP03 BZE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,879 mi
Last recorded143,879 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 143,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

mirror casing broken

Pass 25 Mar 2017 130,277 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts; need polish (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

handbrake little reserve travel left

Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,711 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

eml on

Fail 22 Mar 2016 123,560 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

eml on

Pass 14 Mar 2015 119,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Mar 2014 110,105 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,345 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 101,345 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,549 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,134 miles

o/s front tyre worn no edges

Fail 3 Apr 2009 74,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s front tyre worn no edges

Fail 28 May 2008 66,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyre walls poor condition

nearside head lamp aim beam pattern poor

Pass 28 May 2008 66,157 miles

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

both rear tyre walls poor condition

nearside head lamp aim beam pattern poor

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,318 miles

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

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

hand brake lever high

Fail 1 Jun 2007 51,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever high

Pass 31 May 2006 37,679 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 37,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 BZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

GP03 BZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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