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GP03 LYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,621 mi
Last recorded163,621 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 163,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 158,809 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 154,367 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel high

play in front wishbone rear bushes

various damage over vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2023 154,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

play in front wishbone rear bushes

various damage over vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,978 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 149,902 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Nov 2021 146,283 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear arch damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2021 146,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear arch damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,616 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 142,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear seat belt not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2019 133,616 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight play in front anti roll links

slight play in nearside front wishbone bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2019 133,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

slight play in front anti roll links

slight play in nearside front wishbone bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear silencer outer skin deterioated

Pass 22 May 2017 100,747 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 100,747 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 62,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 21 May 2014 62,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,357 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,357 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 41,068 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,053 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,152 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,611 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,746 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,713 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 LYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

GP03 LYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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