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YB03 GDJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 GDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2016 61,585 miles

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

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 Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perish and worn on inner edgfes

iol leak

play in steering offside inner tierod

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,264 miles

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

nearside front tyre perish

Fail 8 Jan 2015 48,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre perish

Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,953 miles

all 4 indicators faded

alloy wheels damaged

cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake pads worn

play in front wishbone bushes

wipers smeering

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,053 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 30,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,032 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 27,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,562 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,441 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 17,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,249 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 14,249 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 10,460 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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YB03 GDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB03 GDJ, 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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YB03 GDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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