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GR03 HTY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,289 mi
Last recorded93,289 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 HTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,289 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,531 miles

EML Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 86,531 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,193 miles

2x front track rod ends have slight play

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,873 miles

advise inside surface of front discs corroded

advise o/s n/s front lower rear wishbone bushes worn but not excessive

advise slight travel hand brake lever

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,558 miles

advise slight travel on hand brake

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f tyre advise to replace

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Sep 2012 44,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,282 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,627 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,507 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,876 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 21,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,102 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 17,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GR03 HTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GR03 HTY, 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 GR03 HTY registered?

GR03 HTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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