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GP03 LYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,590 mi
Last recorded48,590 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,590 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 48,590 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)

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

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

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

both wiper blades smeary

hand brake getting towards the end of its usefull travel

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,889 miles

Bonnet safety catch/release mechanism seizing

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Parking brake lever high

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 39,889 miles

Bonnet safety catch/release mechanism seizing

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Parking brake lever high

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,861 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 28,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,839 miles

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

offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to separate .

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 LYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS registered?

GP03 LYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is GP03 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 LYS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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