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PL03 GZW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,397 mi
Last recorded120,397 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 GZW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 120,397 miles

EX CORRODEING

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

Fail 3 May 2016 120,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EX CORRODEING

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

Pass 13 May 2015 109,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 98,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 87,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroding

handbrake high but not to stop

rear no plate water marked

Fail 23 May 2013 87,571 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroding

handbrake high but not to stop

rear no plate water marked

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake high not to stop

middle & rear exhaust corroded

rear no plate water marked

Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake high not to stop

middle & rear exhaust corroded

rear no plate water marked

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,823 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 65,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,528 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 52,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 41,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,474 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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PL03 GZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL03 GZW, 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 PL03 GZW registered?

PL03 GZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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