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SP03 GZZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,657 mi
Last recorded67,657 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 GZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,657 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

nearside windscreen wiper will soon need replacement

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

nearside windscreen wiper will soon need replacement

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2014 63,571 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2013 62,494 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2013 62,494 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2012 60,760 miles

bodywork damage.

both front brake discs are deterioating.

nearside rear light cluster damaged.

offside mirror cracked.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bumpstops split

rear number plate starting to peel

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,390 miles

both rear bumpstops split

rear number plate starting to peel

Pass 19 May 2010 52,832 miles

bodywork; nearside sill damaged,rear bumper out of place,body scraped at nearside front.

front and rear brake discs are deterioating.

nearside and offside front wishbones;inner rear bush are seperating.

nearside rear light cluster damaged.

Pass 21 May 2009 47,837 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 47,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread at 2mm,inner edge worn to 0mm.185/60/14h.

Fail 21 May 2008 44,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 44,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 37,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,562 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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SP03 GZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP03 GZZ, 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 SP03 GZZ registered?

SP03 GZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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