CarVerify

Free Car Check

GP03 LYY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 LYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,247 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot struts not holding

Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot struts not holding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,357 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glazed/misted lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt adult belt through child seat frame guide ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code: 3808 SIZE: 165/70R14T (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake pulls up slightly high when tested

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components on all wheels on car at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,357 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glazed/misted lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt adult belt through child seat frame guide ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code: 3808 SIZE: 165/70R14T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake pulls up slightly high when tested

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components on all wheels on car at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,284 miles

handbrake high

Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust system corroding

handbrake high

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,126 miles

both headlamps dull

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,159 miles

osr cracks in tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,701 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated/perished in sidewall

Large scratch on offside rear door but car upper bodywork mainly covered in snow at time of test

Phone cradle offside front screen but not a significant restriction to view within swept area with seat in presented position

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,886 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 62,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,790 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door sill damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,499 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GP03 LYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LYY, 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

How do I check the history of GP03 LYY?

You can check the full history of GP03 LYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GP03 LYY registered?

GP03 LYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is GP03 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 LYY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP03 LYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GP03 LYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.