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GP03 LYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,230 mi
Last recorded72,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,230 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 67,730 miles

both front headlamps have poor output

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,931 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 11,744 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,759 miles

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

both front headlamps poor output

child sit fitted near side front seat belt not fully check

Fail 4 Jun 2014 54,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front headlamps poor output

child sit fitted near side front seat belt not fully check

Pass 20 May 2013 45,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,430 miles

both front tyres getting low

off side rear brake grabbing

small cuts to off side rear tyre also nail in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,388 miles

slight coolant leak from bottom of rad area

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,569 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 28,569 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 18 May 2009 23,628 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,528 miles

both front lower arm bush worn.

small cut in near side front side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,598 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 LYJ 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 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP03 LYJ registered?

GP03 LYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is GP03 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 LYJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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