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YX03 GZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,165 mi
Last recorded60,165 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 GZD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 57,884 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 54,497 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 54,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 51,402 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 51,402 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 51,402 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 May 2013 48,433 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 48,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 45,852 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2011 42,786 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 42,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 39,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 36,970 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 36,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 34,087 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 25,279 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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YX03 GZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YX03 GZD, 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 YX03 GZD registered?

YX03 GZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YX03 GZD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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