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GY03 VFG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,223 mi
Last recorded95,223 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,223 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

long handbrake travel+handbrake effort getting low

rear exhaust box+brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks

Fail 14 Feb 2018 95,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

long handbrake travel+handbrake effort getting low

rear exhaust box+brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,105 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks,rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,922 miles

oil leaks,o/s body damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side body work damage.

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2015 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side body work damage.

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,534 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

offside front tyre wearing on edges,o/s link rod boot wearing,

Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,251 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to off side front body work.

wear in front anti roll bushes & drop links.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,810 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,858 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,232 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osr of car for damage

security of front valence

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 VFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VFG, 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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GY03 VFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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