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GY03 VFH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,344 mi
Last recorded77,344 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VFH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,302 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 69,291 miles

Braking system leaking Fluid leaking from abs pump area (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Bulb dim (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,872 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 63,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush front one and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,370 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,370 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,802 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 54,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 52,789 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,432 miles

Both front tyres perished (DOT codes = tyres manufacturd in 2009)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside windscreen wiper judders & smears slightly but clears sufficiently at time of test

Rear brakes noisy/squeel at time of roller brake test when brakes applied (Service brake or parking brake)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,432 miles

Both front tyres perished (DOT codes = tyres manufacturd in 2009)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside windscreen wiper judders & smears slightly but clears sufficiently at time of test

Rear brakes noisy/squeel at time of roller brake test when brakes applied (Service brake or parking brake)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light noise on application of front service brakes

rear section of the exhayst system has slight deterioration

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,744 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 35,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,625 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,662 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 VFH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GY03 VFH, 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 VFH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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