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GY03 VDJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 53,248 miles

Engine MIL stays on

Fail 6 Feb 2020 53,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL stays on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 53,248 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,233 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,208 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,018 miles

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

both head light lenses poor condition and images affected

n/s/r tyre very low

Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,018 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wishbone rear bushes perished and slightly split

both head light lenses poor condition and images affected

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre very low

rear brake pads getting low

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,022 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,850 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 36,120 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,486 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,966 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,322 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,322 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,560 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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GY03 VDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY03 VDJ, 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 GY03 VDJ registered?

GY03 VDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 VDJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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