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GP03 LXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,423 mi
Last recorded110,423 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 LXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 110,423 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Starting to show signs of wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape & worn on 2mm in places

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded & split

Fail 22 May 2017 110,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Starting to show signs of wear on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape & worn on 2mm in places

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded & split

Pass 16 May 2016 103,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 103,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 98,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps lenses in poor condition not affecting light output or pattern

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2014 94,358 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front headlamps deteriorated

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

O/S washer jet partially blocked

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

Fail 12 May 2014 94,358 miles

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

Both front headlamps deteriorated

N/S tailgate hinge loose behind roof lining

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

O/S washer jet partially blocked

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 89,628 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have loose dust covers

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 has a cut in outer sidewall that IS NOT deep enough to reacj cords at test.

Rear exhaust silencer has corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 89,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear shock absorbers have loose dust covers

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 has a cut in outer sidewall that IS NOT deep enough to reacj cords at test.

Rear exhaust silencer has corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 84,016 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 25 May 2012 84,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 23 May 2011 77,634 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)

Fail 20 May 2011 77,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2010 71,181 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 71,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Would recommend steering alignment be checked when new tyres are fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,098 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 62,978 miles

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

Would recommend steering alignment be checked when new tyre is fitted.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 54,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,115 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,862 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 42,862 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)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,566 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 LXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 LXY, 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 LXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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